News

Three-way merger becomes two-way after college pulls out

A college has pulled out of a planned three-way London merger, as the remaining two colleges announce that they...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Transparency questions raised over cash for consultants

Consultants working with colleges on FE and skills area reviews have been paid £3.5m in ‘transition grants’, FE Week...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
Opinion

Area reviews: either publish guidance or extend timescales

DfE officials should be applauded, under the circumstances, for trying to support colleges as best they can by letting...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Ministerial bypass sparks ‘woeful’ area review row

The UCU has blasted the “woeful” lack of transparency in the area review process, after it emerged that key...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Council wants small-school sixth forms to merge or close

Brighton and Hove council wants to merge or close its small-school sixth forms, it has announced following a review...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Government guidance delayed… but area reviews plough ahead

Wave four of the post-16 education and training area reviews has been launched, even though the sector is still...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Depth of resistance to area review laid bare

Deep divisions have been exposed between the colleges and the combined local authority involved with the Greater Manchester area...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Principals have say their on the latest area reviews

A further three post-16 education area reviews were announced late last month by the government, taking the number of...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford