Office for Students: regulatory framework for higher education

This consultation sets out the context for the creation of the Office for Students and for the proposed regulatory approach and the detail of that proposed approach.

This consultation seeks your views on:

• the proposed risk-based regulatory approach for the higher education sector
• the guidance on the conditions, behaviours and evidence for registration
• the approach to the transition of providers to the new regulatory framework

We are also providing:

• a summary of the consultation, focused on areas we expect to be especially of interest to students
• a summary impact assessment of the risk-based regulatory approach and OfS registration fees

We also held separate consultations on related subjects:

• Market access: degree awarding powers and university title
• Designated quality body for higher education in England
• Designated data body for higher education in England
• Office for Students: registration fees