Politics

Revealed: Colleges’ moral dilemma over Russian energy contracts

College explores cutting ties with Gazprom, but could face exit fees and more expensive new contracts

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Apprenticeships

Careers guidance still prioritises university routes over apprenticeships, new research finds

The Sutton Trust has also found gaps in careers advice and guidance support on offer to state school students…

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
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

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

Must read

Colleges, Long read

Inside FE’s lifeline for under-16s: Stepping in where schools fail

More and more anxious 14-16 year olds not in school are starting afresh in colleges, but they are under-recognised,…

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
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
Young people

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
News

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