Colleges, Politics

College moves to 4-day week as energy support details stall

Further education leaders call for clarity on government energy support, as one college commits to four-day week

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
AEB

Government seeks views on AEB tender as funding squeeze looms

Increased devolution and growing investment in other provision could lead to another small funding pot, experts warn

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges

Dates set for 26 college strikes this term

UCU confirms strike action will begin on September 26 at 26 colleges

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
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Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status – helping you take the next step in your teaching career

Are you a teacher or trainer working in the Further Education (FE) and Training sector? Gaining formal recognition for…

The Education and Training Foundation
The Education and Training Foundation
Adult education, Digital

City & Guilds leaves flagship free digital skills scheme

City & Guilds confirms it has switched focus from essential digital skills qualifications to functional digital skills instead

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Adult education, Skills reform

Community educators want FE accountability consultation axed

Sector leaders warn of “hidden” proposals in latest DfE consultation

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen


Colleges

Association of Colleges conference goes veggie

Conference organisers say it comes as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
News

FE settings should close on September 19 for Queen’s funeral, says DfE

The day has been declared a bank holiday

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Mental Health

Mental health worries dominate 2022 youth voice census

Report finds anxiety and poor mental health are holding back more than half of young people

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics

What’s in the Kit bag? Education leaders’ top asks of the new education secretary

Soaring energy costs and low college teacher pay are among key issues the new education secretary must address

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Ofsted reports paused during Queen mourning, but inspections continue

Senior officials met this morning to discuss operational changes after the death of The Queen

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Training Providers

Providers go bust after ‘contentious’ termination of contracts

Around 50 jobs have been lost and over 1,000 apprentices and students impacted

Billy Camden
Billy Camden

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Colleges, Long read

Alun Francis, chair of the Social Mobility Commission

Deprived areas need vision – not victimhood – to level up, and Social Mobility Commission chair Alun Francis is…

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Long read, Prison education

The prison that’s offering hope for a new life upon release

‘We’re saving people’s lives as well as turning them around’

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships, Politics

Phillipson to exempt young people from level 7 apprenticeships funding axe

Education secretary makes ‘important concession’ amid backlash from other government departments

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges, FE Commissioner

Weston chair felt powerless over £2.5m payments to former principal

Ex-Weston college chair gives tell-all interview following FE Commissioner probe

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Weston College governance failure allowed ‘concealment’ of £2.5m payments to former principal

Paul Phillips was paid £1.8m in 2023, including a ‘significant’ six-figure retention payment which his COO son ‘resisted’ paying…

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
T Levels

NAO reveals enormity of T Level take-up failure

Forecasts missed by 75% and secret DfE estimates show staff and employer shortages could limit places to 48,000 students

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel