Regulation and devolved administrations

Q1: As a Welsh provider do I need to register with OfS?

A: OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England, therefore, Welsh providers need not register.

Education is a devolved matter. The government will work closely with partners in the devolved administrations towards the LLE rollout from 2027.

Q2: If a provider wants to extend delivery beyond its current ALL offering, will they need to change to an existing registration category?

A: Yes, a provider would need to register with the Office for Students (OfS).

Q3: What should providers do if they are not currently registered with OfS?

A: To access the LLE from 1 January 2027, providers must be registered in one of the OfS registration categories. To find out more about registering with the OfS, visit the OfS website.

Q4: For providers in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland how will the implementation of LLE impact their course submission?

(updated 5 November 2025)

A: Providers in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with new England domiciled students from 1 January 2027 will be impacted by the introduction of the LLE. To allow new England domiciled students from 1 January 2027 to access LLE funding, regardless of where they are studying in the UK, providers need to submit an LLE version of the course so that students can be assessed correctly. More information on course submission will follow in due course.