We are part of the regulatory framework for higher education. We are independent of governments, higher education regulators, and other bodies, but it is through working with others that we can bring the most benefit to students and the higher education sector more widely. Find out more about our role in the higher education sector.
As an ombuds organisation, we work with others in the ombuds sector both nationally and internationally to learn from and contribute to the development of good ombuds practice.
In this section
The OIA in the ombuds sector
As an ombuds scheme, we are part of a wider community of ombuds organisations both in the UK and internationally
The OIA in the HE regulatory framework
The OIA is part of the regulatory framework for higher education in the UK