Recommendation 40

It is welcome that the OfS has provided new guidance to new entrants on its registration process. After a suitable period, the OfS should review the impact of this guidance in encouraging new entrants into the sector, with the aim of streamlining the process and increasing innovation in provision, set against realistic targets. In a similar vein, the OfS should produce greater guidance on validation, outlining the likely requirements, costs and timescales of the process.