Part 1The Office for Students
Regulatory framework
75Regulatory framework
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The OfS must, from time to time, prepare and publish a regulatory framework.
2
The OfS must have regard to it when exercising its functions.
3
The regulatory framework is to consist of—
a
a statement of how it intends to perform its functions, and
b
guidance for registered higher education providers on the general ongoing registration conditions.
4
The statement under subsection (3)(a) must set out how the OfS intends to perform its functions in relation to a registered higher education provider in proportion to the OfS's assessment of the regulatory risk posed by the provider.
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“Regulatory risk” means the risk of a breach of the provider's ongoing registration conditions.
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Guidance under subsection (3)(b) must include guidance for the purpose of helping to determine whether or not behaviour complies with the general ongoing registration conditions.
7
The guidance may in particular specify—
a
descriptions of behaviour which the OfS considers compliant with, or not compliant with, a general ongoing registration condition;
b
factors which the OfS will take into account in determining whether or not behaviour is compliant with a general ongoing registration condition.
8
Before publishing a regulatory framework under this section the OfS must consult—
a
bodies representing the interests of English higher education providers,
b
bodies representing the interests of students on higher education courses provided by English higher education providers, and
c
such other persons as it considers appropriate.
9
Where a regulatory framework is published, the OfS must send a copy of it to the Secretary of State who must lay it before Parliament.