Medr launches second consultation on regulatory powers

Medr has today launched its second consultation on a new system for regulating tertiary education and training providers.

The first consultation, which opened in May 2025, set out its proposals for regulating in a way that is transparent, proportionate and risk-based.

This second consultation seeks to take into account the feedback from the first consultation, and sets out the full set of draft conditions of registration and funding for the first time.

The conditions of registration and funding will form the basis of Medr’s new regulatory system. The new system will largely be in effect from 1 August 2026, with some remaining conditions for registered providers in effect from August 2027.

James Owen, Medr’s Chief Executive, said:

“The first phase of consultation on our new regulatory system concluded over the summer. We are incredibly grateful for the constructive engagement on our proposals and the feedback provided through consultation responses.

“This feedback highlighted the need for further clarity, a focus on minimising burden and greater alignment between our proposed approach and practice. The ongoing engagement with our stakeholders over this period has been invaluable in helping us refine our proposals, and we continue to welcome and encourage the input of providers and stakeholders during the second stage of our consultation process.”

The consultation will run from 22 October to 17 December 2025. 

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