Briefing: student contracts

Briefing

1 August 2018

Parliament and government Student experience

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A briefing exploring the development of student contracts and sets out recommendations for good practice.

It builds on the existing guidance from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), advice on providing course information to prospective students and existing practice in the sector.

It is not intended as legal advice for compliance with consumer law or the CMA's existing guidance.

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