Office for Students (OfS)
The Office for Students’ (OfS) is the independent regulator of Higher Education in England. They were established in 2018 and their primary aim is to ensure that English higher education is delivering positive outcomes for students- past, present and future. The OfS seeks to ensure that students, from all backgrounds (particularly the most disadvantaged), can access, succeed in, and progress from higher education. The OfS is concerned with all students within its remit: from the UK and beyond; undergraduate and postgraduate; studying full time or part time and campus based or distance learners.
The University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS) and is required to comply with a series of Conditions of Registration to maintain its status as a registered Higher Education Provider.
The Division of General Counsel, Governance and Compliance (GCGC) maintains oversight of the assurance activities the University undertakes to ensure it complies with the OfS Conditions of Registration. It also monitors the publication of any new regulation and guidance as it emerges and ensures that colleagues across the University are aware of any changing requirements.
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Condition of Registration Group: |
Executive Lead: |
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A: Access and participation for students from all backgrounds |
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students - Kate O’Riordan |
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B: Quality, reliable standards and positive outcomes for all students |
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students - Kate O’Riordan |
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C: Protecting the interests of all students |
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students - Kate O’Riordan |
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D: Financial sustainability |
Chief Financial Officer - Jacinda Humphry
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E: Good governance |
Interim Chief Operating Officer and University secretary – Emma Potts |
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F: Information for students |
Interim Chief Operating Officer and University secretary – Emma Potts |
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G: Accountability for fees and funding |
Chief Financial Officer - Jacinda Humphry
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University point of contact:
Louise Spenceley, Governance and Compliance Senior Manager - L.spenceley@sussex.ac.uk
Support available: Advice and guidance.
Each Faculty or PS Division should:
- Ensure that you are aware of the Executive Lead for each Condition of Registration.
- Contact the Governance and Compliance Senior Manager, in the Division of General Counsel, Governance and Compliance if you have any concerns or questions about institutional compliance with the Conditions of Registration.
- Contact the Governance and Compliance Senior Manager, in the Division of General Counsel, Governance and Compliance if you are concerns about a reportable event, or become aware of something that you think may need reporting to the OfS.
- Contact the Governance and Compliance Senior Manager, in the Division of General Counsel, Governance and Compliance for any administrative enquiries relation to the OfS online portal.
Relevant webpage(s):
Conditions of registration - Office for Students