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Disabled student - CS052408

A student affected by generalised anxiety disorder was part of a cohort affected by industrial action.

Placement - CS032401

A postgraduate student enrolled on a two-year programme. The second year of the programme was an optional industrial placement. Toward the end of their first year the student successfully secured a placement and provided details to the programme’s placement team.

Placement - CS032402

An international student applied for a four-year programme advertised on the provider’s website. The advertised programme included a placement year.

Student protection - PI112501

This case summary about Brit College illustrates the impact on individual students where there is a gap in student protection.

Student protection - PI112502

This case summary about ABA College illustrates the impact on individual students where there is a gap in student protection.

Non-Compliance and Public Interest case summaries

OIA publishes two case summaries naming the providers, as the summaries highlight issues which are in the public interest and highlight wider implications for students, providers and public policy.

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Complaints about our service

We know that, as in any organisation, things can sometimes go wrong. Please tell us if this happens, so that we can put things right and learn from any mistakes.

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OIA publishes consultation on guidance for handling reports of harassment and sexual misconduct

We have today (Thursday 27 November) published for consultation a new draft section of the Good Practice Framework: Handling reports of harassment and sexual misconduct.

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Casework note: Complaints relating to academic misconduct

The issues and challenges arising in cases of suspected academic misconduct have evolved. In this note we draw out some themes that we have seen in recent casework.

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As part of the OIA’s new strategy, student complaints scheme announces plans for comprehensive review

A comprehensive review of the student complaints scheme run by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator is set to take place during 2026, the organisation has confirmed. The review is part of its overarching strategy, first published in 2025.

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