Sir Michael Barber to step down as Office for Students chair

Commentators say the English regulator’s ‘sensible’ change in policy and tone should become the norm after the coronavirus crisis ends

25 March

Ed Byrne warns Office for Students could be creating a model where university leaders have less freedom

10 February

Being transparent about the existence of poor-quality provision is essential if we are to tackle it effectively, says Nicola Dandridge

19 December

Paper warns that Office for Students must work to build ‘constructive dialogue’ and ‘assure itself’ that it meets legal requirements

5 December

Head of English regulator will not seek a second term and will leave in spring 2021