Universities and colleges are invited to share examples of how they have implemented policies and processes to protect students from harassment and sexual misconduct and support them where incidents occur.
We plan to publish or share We may also identify providers (again with their consent) to acknowledge their contribution to sharing effective practice across the sector.
We are particularly interested in examples of effective practice in one or more of the following areas:
- Evidence-informed approaches to preventing and addressing harassment or sexual misconduct.
- Institution-wide approaches to preventing and addressing harassment, including forms of harassment beyond sexual misconduct.
- Policies, procedures and support arrangements that work effectively in practice and contribute to developing a safer environment for students.
- Effective approaches that protect students from actual or potential conflicts of interest and abuses of power in relationships with a member of staff
- Student and staff training that ensures students and staff are appropriately informed of the provider’s policies on harassment and sexual misconduct, and that is effective in protecting students from harassment or sexual misconduct.
Who should respond?
Members of staff on behalf of the university or college in England that is registered with the Office for Students who have examples of effective practice to share.
How to respond to the survey
Please submit your response by 1700 on Tuesday 5 January 2027 using this online form.
Enquiries
If you have any questions about this survey, contact regulation@officeforstudents.org.uk.