OfS proposes revised Teaching Excellence Framework to drive up the quality of education for students
18 Sep 2025
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Investigation into Fairfield School of Business and Bath Spa University
On 28 February 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation of Fairfield School of Business and Bath Spa University, specifically in relation to Bath Spa University students taught by Fairfield School of Business through a partnership between the providers.
16 Oct 2025
Press releaseOfS publishes student outcomes data for subcontracted courses
The Office for Students (OfS) has published new data that shows evidence of weaker outcomes for students taught under subcontractual arrangements.
15 Oct 2025
News articleSupporting disabled students: OfS publishes considerations for universities and colleges
The Office for Students (OfS) has shared points for institutions to consider when reviewing the ways they support students with disabilities and improve their experiences of higher education.
14 Oct 2025
Press releaseOfS publishes new data on the scale of sexual misconduct in English higher education
A survey of final-year undergraduate students across the country finds that nearly one quarter of those who responded have experienced sexual harassment since entering higher education.
25 Sep 2025
Press releaseBuckinghamshire New University works with the OfS to remedy concerns about the quality of business and management courses
The Office for Students (OfS) has published a case report explaining its regulatory decisions following an investigation into the quality of business and management courses provided by Buckinghamshire New University.
22 Sep 2025
Press releaseOfS proposes revised Teaching Excellence Framework to drive up the quality of education for students
The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on a new quality assessment system that would provide students with a clear view of the quality of teaching and learning delivered by every registered university and college.
18 Sep 2025
Press releaseStudent contract terms amended at a higher education provider following Trading Standards referral
SP Jain London School of Management (SPJ) has amended its student contract after the Office for Students (OfS) referred concerns about potentially unfair terms and conditions to National Trading Standards.
4 Sep 2025
Press releaseOfS seeks senior leaders of universities and colleges to join new Provider Panel
Our new Provider Panel will help shape future regulation in the interest of students.
4 Sep 2025
Press releaseOfS announces reforms to its registration tests to protect students and public money
The Office for Students (OfS) is introducing new initial conditions of registration and changes to its application requirements, to ensure that only institutions that are ready to deliver high quality higher education and treat their students fairly are registered.
21 Aug 2025
Press releaseInvestigation into London School of Science and Technology and Buckinghamshire New University
On 21 May 2025, the Office for Students (OfS) opened an investigation into London School of Science and Technology and Buckinghamshire New University, specifically in relation to Buckinghamshire New University students taught by London School of Science and Technology through a partnership between the providers.
6 Aug 2025
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