GuildHE CEO Dr Brooke Storer-Church shares her comments on this landmark ruling in Times Higher Education.
Reflecting on what this ruling means for the future of the regulator, she said:
The Sussex verdict is a formal signal to us all that the regulator has grown beyond the powers vested in it by the Higher Education and Research Act 2017 [HERA], and beyond the intentions of that legislation.
Like the House of Lords inquiry before it, this decision is a loud and clear signal that the regulatory framework and OfS’ approach to regulation are not fit for purpose and are actually exacerbating some of the current pressures university leaders are twisting themselves in knots to navigate successfully.
We need nothing short of comprehensive regulatory reform alongside a funding settlement that reflects the deep public good delivered by HE institutions across England.
Dr Brooke Storer-Church, CEO, GuildHE