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The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England. Its role is to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers.

This framework document includes details on:

• the governance and accountability framework that applies between OfS and the Department for Education (DfE)
• OfSs core responsibilities
• how the day-to-day relationship between OfS and DfE works in practice, including in relation to governance and financial matters