Colleges, Politics
The former education executive has been suspended by the party weeks after being sent to the House of Lords…
Jessica Hill and Gabriel Pogrund
Higher education
Providers faced challenges convincing students or employers to sign up ahead of the lifelong learning entitlement’s launch
Josh Mellor
Inclusion
Councils wishing for extra funding from DfE ‘intention’ to extend pilot work programme for SEND learners
Anviksha Patel
Young people
New figures show widespread low enrolment across vocational qualifications as ministers push ahead with controversial reform
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships
Employers hope the standard will be available for delivery from this autumn after 6 years of lobbying
Billy Camden
FE workforce
The Further Education (initial teacher training) Regulations 2026 set out new student data and curriculum requirements
Anviksha Patel
Adult education
Local politicians clash over Reform mayor’s controversial policy during combined county council budget meeting
Josh Mellor
Inclusion
Collins, already a senior DfE figure, will focus on white paper roll-out and reviewing how DfE ‘engages with councils’
Samantha Booth
Inclusion
Consultation proposes mandates for accountability agreements, staff training and tailored student support plans
Anviksha Patel
Apprenticeships, Colleges
Leaders want to ‘concentrate expertise’ in Wales following latest Ofsted criticism
Billy Camden
Colleges, FE workforce
Funding to match a pledge to double school staff maternity pay to come in 2027
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships, Higher education
Leaders claim to have rectified all ‘legacy’ issues and repaid government
Anviksha Patel
