News

Construction college appoints first female principal

The announcement coincides with International Women’s Day

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

Ofsted accused of flawed inspection after provider receives ‘inadequate’

Quest Vocational Training Limited say they ‘vehemently dispute’ the contents of the report

Will Nott
Will Nott
News, Sponsored post

The Countdown for the BTEC Awards nominations is on

With just a few weeks to go before the nominations for this year’s BTEC Awards close, the countdown is…

Pearson Btec
Pearson Btec
News

Education and Skills Funding Agency advertise for new CEO

The new chief executive will be expected to develop a commitment to a “renewed vision for the ESFA”

Will Nott
Will Nott
News

Ukraine invasion sees Turing placements cancelled

The British Council told FE Week that trips to Ukraine, Russia and Belarus are suspended for the time being…

Will Nott
Will Nott
Adult education, Devolution

London launches VIP adult education quality mark

Holders of the new adult education quality mark could get the edge on future bids for funding

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen


News

College staffing crisis hits two-decade high, claims AoC

Colleges that responded to an AoC survey reported 3,293 vacancies. The report said this implies a total of 6,000…

Will Nott
Will Nott
News

Colleges warned as cyber threat from Russia increases

The AoC has already informed members about ‘unusual activity’ on its jobs website

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Former education secretary Gavin Williamson knighted

Queen approves knighthood for minister sacked last year after heavy criticism of his handling of Covid in education

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Ofsted

Ofsted rates sixth form college ‘outstanding’ again – 13 years on from last inspection

‘We’re absolutely thrilled. This is a real testament to the staff who work tirelessly for our students’

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Qualifications, Skills reform

DfE reveals plan to scrap thousands of level 2 and below qualifications

Courses that are ‘too narrowly focused’ such as plumbing or bricklaying face the chop

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Governors ‘lack urgency’ on financial issues at struggling land-based college, says FE Commissioner

The report said that “financial risks are accumulating”

Will Nott
Will Nott

Must read

Colleges, Long read

Legrave’s last orders: build cash, challenge leaders and don’t ignore teaching

In her final interview, the outgoing FE Commissioner warns colleges not to mistake funding rises for financial safety

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
16-19

Curriculum review: ‘Strengthen’ resit accountability and reduce T Level assessment burden

Review recommends already-announced V Levels, level 2 pathways and new pre-GCSE English and maths quals

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
News

Case dismissed: Marples loses High Court claim against DfE

A judge has dismissed a multi-million-pound claim brought by former training boss Peter Marples and his family against the…

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms

The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Shane Chowen
Qualifications

Revealed: V Levels incoming as axe looms for BTECs

New qualifications set to launch as ‘third route’ between A-levels and T Levels

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms

Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel