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Launch of consultation to put students at the heart of the system

All students receiving state support should be able to expect the same minimum guarantees on for example quality and access, within a single…

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All students receiving state support should be able to expect the same minimum guarantees on for example quality and access, within a single simpler regulatory framework. The system needs to be proportionate for the sector as a whole. It will look to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy through risk based approaches, simplified processes and more reasonable requirements including on data.

A copy of the consultation can be found at http://www.bis.gov.uk/hereform

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Name BIS Press Office Job Title

Division COI Phone

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Email NDS.BIS@coi.gsi.gov.uk

Name Emma Griffiths Job Title

Division Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Phone 020 7215 5982 Fax

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Email Emma.Griffiths@bis.gsi.gov.uk

Published 4 August 2011