4 mins
03 Jun 2026
Franchising regulation – registration requirement
We consider the new requirement for in-scope franchised higher education providers to register with the Office for Students.
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Education blog
Our education blog brings together public, private and charity law and commentary for the education and research sector.
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1 mins
18 May 2026
E10: relevant subcontractual arrangements and exempt arrangements
Understand “relevant subcontractual arrangements” under OfS Condition E10, including key definitions, exemptions, and how the rules apply to higher education providers.
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2 mins
15 May 2026
E10: overview
An overview of OfS Condition E10, including thresholds, subcontracting requirements, and key compliance steps for higher education lead providers.
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1 mins
11 May 2026
Franchising: a regulatory overview
We’ve been advising higher education providers on franchising and subcontracting, as regulatory focus in this area ramps up.
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3 mins
18 Dec 2025
Regulating franchising: next steps
The Government has outlined how it intends to strengthen the regulation of franchised delivery providers in higher education.
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4 mins
29 Aug 2025
Franchising under the spotlight: OfS’s proposed compliance thresholds
Understand the OfS’s new compliance rules for franchising in higher education, including student thresholds and provider responsibilities.
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2 mins
19 Aug 2025
Franchising regulation: OfS seeks to sharpen its approach
OfS consults on new condition E8 for franchising oversight, with major implications for governance, reporting, and student protections.
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