Universities: Reorganisation
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Office for Students on the adequacy of governance and consultation processes at universities undertaking large-scale restructuring programmes.
Answered by Department for Education
Higher education (HE) providers are independent from government and are responsible for managing their business models, including decisions relating to staffing. The department encourages providers to work with their staff to develop sustainable models that retain talent and expertise and provide stability for the workforce and the institution. All efficiency measures taken by the sector should provide long-term value for staff, students and the country.
The Post-16 Education and Skills White paper sets out the government’s ambition for stronger governance in the HE sector.
We welcome the Committee of University Chairs' new Code of Governance, published in June, which sets clear and robust expectations for accountability, transparency and effective oversight across the sector. We will also support the Office for Students’ strengthening of its management and governance conditions of registration.
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