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Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector, spoke at the Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA) 2026 Winter Conference/AGM in London.

• Updated: 5 February 2026

Travel grants for students including medical and dental students - travel costs, Erasmus placements, how to apply, eligibility, travel expenses forms.

• Overview

  You may get a grant to cover some of your travel expenses if you normally…

• What you'll get

  The amount you get depends on your total household income. This means your…

• Eligibility

  Your permanent home address must be in England. If you’re on a study or…

• How to apply

  Apply for student finance using your student finance account. You can…

Postgraduate funding for overseas students studying in the UK: types of scholarship, eligibility, how to apply

A scientist‑to‑civil‑service journey: Thanuja Galhena applies her advanced materials expertise to drive investment, build supply chains and help shape policy.

• Updated: 3 February 2026

OfS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Education .

• Updated: 15 April 2021

Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children

• Updated: 12 July 2021

This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Updated: 30 March 2021

The different types of British nationality explained - British citizen, British overseas territories citizen, British overseas citizen, British subject, British national (overseas), British protected person

What you need to do if you're planning to start higher education in the EU.

• Updated: 8 January 2026