Higher education: teaching excellence, social mobility and student choice

This green paper sets out proposals to change the higher education landscape.

We’re seeking views on proposals to:

• introduce a Teaching Excellence Framework that will deliver better value for money for students, employers and taxpayers
• increase access and success in higher education participation for those from disadvantaged and under-represented groups
• create a new single gateway for entry and create a create common system for all providers
• establish a new Office for Students to promote the student interest and ensure value for money, and to reduce the regulatory burden on the sector

The consultation also considers the implications of the proposals on the research landscape.

As part of his independent review Lord Stern is also seeking views on the Research Excellence Framework.