Harassment & Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education – Meeting OfS Condition E6
This online training course provides comprehensive knowledge and skills to understand, prevent, and respond to harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education. Designed to support compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) Condition E6, the course ensures that providers can meet their regulatory and legal safeguarding obligations while creating safer, more respectful campus environments.
Harassment and sexual misconduct are serious issues in higher education, affecting student wellbeing, academic outcomes, and staff experiences. This course explains what harassment and sexual misconduct look like in higher education settings, how policies and reporting mechanisms should operate, and the importance of fair and transparent processes.
The Harassment & Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education – Meeting OfS Condition E6 course is designed for staff and leaders across the higher education sector, giving practical tools and insights to build inclusive, respectful environments.
What You Will Learn
- What harassment and sexual misconduct look like in higher education settings
- The requirements of OfS Condition E6 and their practical implications
- How to respond supportively to disclosures in a trauma-informed way
- Effective approaches to building positive culture and safe bystander intervention
- Where to signpost students and staff for further help and support
Why This Course Matters
Higher education providers face clear duties under the OfS and UK law to create safer, fairer environments.
By completing this course, you will not only meet your professional development needs but also play a vital role in shaping a culture where dignity, respect, and safety are upheld for everyone.
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Course FAQ
Who can take the Harassment & Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education – Meeting OfS Condition E6 Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 2 individual modules. Students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.
Where/when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
There is a multiple-choice test after each module. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 2 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.
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