Franchising in higher education

Closes 4 Apr 2025

Opened 30 Jan 2025

Overview

We’re seeking views on proposals to strengthen oversight of subcontracted  delivery of higher education.

Why your views matter

In its September 2024 response to a Public Accounts Committee report on franchising in higher education, the government committed to consult on proposals to strengthen oversight of partnership delivery in higher education to provide greater protection of public money.

We are seeking views on proposed changes to student finance regulations that would require delivery partners with 300 or more students to register with the Office for Students for courses they deliver to be designated for student finance. 

Give us your views

Audiences

  • Training providers
  • Local authorities
  • Adult education providers
  • Further education colleges
  • Sixth form colleges
  • Independent specialist colleges
  • Designated institutions and 16-19 academies
  • 16-18 year old students resident at these institutions
  • Governing bodies and academy trusts
  • Awarding organisations
  • Young people
  • Employers
  • Unions and representative organisations
  • Government bodies and departments
  • Universities
  • Higher Education leaders and workforce
  • Further Education leaders and workforce
  • Higher Education governing bodies
  • Higher Education students and prospective students

Interests

  • Education
  • Governance
  • Statutory policies and guidance
  • Training and development
  • Financial management
  • Participation of young people in education, employment and training
  • Accountability
  • HE
  • Post 16 Qualifications