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Country’s only ‘inadequate’ FE college improves to ‘good’

The college’s principal said staff are ‘absolutely delighted’

News, Colleges

‘Inadequate’ Croydon College told to ‘harmonise cultures’ by FE Commissioner

Behaviour and attendance improving since ciritical inspection

News, Colleges

London college controversially hit with Ofsted ‘inadequate’ over ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Ofsted inspectors report ‘homophobic language’ and uncomfortable learners at Croydon College

News, Colleges, Ofsted

Movers and Shakers: Edition 231

Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving Mike Welsh, Principal and CEO, East Riding College Start date: January 2018 Previous job: Deputy principal, College of North West London Interesting fact: Mike is a keen organic gardener, has an allotment, and keeps bees and chickens. He enjoys cooking this produce for friends and family. […]

Movers and Shakers

Area reviews have lost their true purpose

The link between area reviews and their original aim – of matching skills to labour market need – has been lost, says Caireen Mitchell. When BIS announced the area reviews in March, the process had at its core a complex but noble purpose: to deliver financially viable, resilient institutions, with strong reputations, delivering a high-quality […]

Opinion

US Secretary of Labour learns about English apprenticeships

The United States (US) Secretary of Labour Thomas Perez learned about British vocational training at Westminster Kingsway College. Mr Perez, who is responsible for US government legislation on apprenticeships, visited the college as part of a Europe-wide tour of FE providers. He heard a talk about how FE works in this country, with particular focus […]

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FE Week hosts House of Commons debate on FE Loans

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) are planning to replace funding with loans, for classroom and workplace adults (24+) learners studying Level 3 and above. Their consultation (click here to download) closes on Friday, so FE Week held a debate at the Houses of Commons to discuss the pros and cons. The proposals for a loans […]

News