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<p>Higher education providers are autonomous bodies that are independent from the
government and so the government plays no direct role in the provision of student
residential accommodation.</p><p> </p><p>We have seen evidence that the standard of
student accommodation is improving. For example, in 2018/19, the level of self-catered
ensuite provision at institutions stood at approximately 222,000 rooms compared to
approximately 203,000 in 2012/13, a 9% increase. Meanwhile, the number of self-catered
standard rooms with shared facilities at institutions has declined from around 87,000
to approximately 64,000, a 26% decrease.</p><p> </p><p>The independent panel supporting
the Post-18 Review of Education and Funding published their report on 30 May where
they recommended the Office for Students examines the costs of student accommodation
and works with students and providers to improve the quality and consistency of data
about costs, rents, profits and quality. The government will consider the panel’s
proposals and conclude the review at the Spending Review.</p>
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