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21 August 2026

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GCSE resits 2026: English and maths pass rates fall as entries surge

1d | Assessment
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Jewellery academy landlord forces liquidation

2d | Adult education

City College Norwich appoints 12-month interim CEO

2d | Colleges

Colleges given in-year growth funding ‘guarantee’ for 2026-27

4d | Colleges

Portfolios confirmed for Lucy Powell’s DfE ministerial team

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AI to vet apprenticeship vacancies for discrimination

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Chichester CEO missing in action for eight months

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It’s time to stop the madness of GCSE resits for all

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T Levels are not yet a technical education success story

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Let’s not leave ESOL to chance

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The attendance crisis in FE means engagement needs a rethink
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Meet the Greater Manchester mayoral hopefuls: what have they said about FE and skills?
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