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Higher Education Investigations
17 November 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the laying of regulations under section 71 of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017, which allows the Office for Students (OfS) to charge fees for certain investigations related to quality compliance.
Action Requested
These regulations will come into effect on December 8th, 2022. They aim to ensure that providers who require regulatory action contribute towards the costs of investigations, thereby reducing the burden on compliant institutions while ensuring rigorous oversight and enforcement against poor quality provision.
Key Facts
- Regulations laid under section 71 of the Higher Education and Research Act 2017.
- The regulations will come into effect on December 8th, 2022.
- OfS can charge a fee for investigations resulting in certain regulatory actions or specified outcomes.
- Investigations examine quality matters such as course currency, student engagement, and positive outcomes.
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