Higher Education franchising is not the problem. Rogue providers and regulatory gaps are
Gaps in regulation - not franchising itself - enable abuse, and closing them is key to restoring trust in the model.
Gaps in regulation - not franchising itself - enable abuse, and closing them is key to restoring trust in the model.
The OfS’s £585,000 fine on Sussex sets a damaging precedent, undermining university autonomy and protections for marginalised groups.
The higher education sector must urgently reform its workforce model to meet evolving demands and ensure financial sustainability.