10 Dec 2025
Higher education - online forum: franchise arrangements and regulatory aspects
Our speakers, Jennifer Turner and Robert Renfree give a high-level overview of the OfS’s proposals for new requirements relating to franchise arrangements, while Sam Rose and Siân Jones-Davies briefly consider freedom of speech, and the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct and harassment, when delivering in partnership.
Key topics covered:
- Franchising arrangements and key implications for providers arising from the proposals in the OfS consultation.
- Responsibilities when working with partners, especially those based overseas, including how to promote freedom of speech and how to prevent, identify, and respond to sexual misconduct and harassment.
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