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16 January 2026 Publications

Our response to the Department for Education (DfE) consultation on Post-16 level 3 and below pathways

We have responded to the Department for Education’s (DfE) consultation on Post-16 level 3 and below pathways.

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23 April 2026 Data

The transformative role of higher education: new data shows HE study reduces prisoner reoffending by 22%

The latest Ministry of Justice data reveals that prisoners who have engaged in study with The Open University are 22% less likely to reoffend. We spoke to the OU to understand what these findings tell us about the transformative role of higher education.

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24 April 2026 International

24 April 2026 International

Supporting university applicants impacted by conflict in the Middle East

Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, upcoming exams for GCSEs, A levels, and the IB diploma are facing disruption across countries in the region.