Colleges

Two college strikes called off, but 13 more set to go ahead

‘We hope other employers take note and come back to the negotiating table’, says UCU

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

DfE and provider locked in legal battle over terminated contracts

It is believed to be the first time a training provider has taken the DfE all the way to…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Spending Review

Spending review: AoC calls for largest ever FE cash boost

The Association of Colleges is making its largest ever call for investment in FE. In its submission to Treasury…

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics

‘I have no time for snobbery in education’ – Keir Starmer

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has set out his vision for education and training.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Sponsored post

Train students and staff in mental health to maximise awareness in college

Bishop Burton College explain the impact of Active IQ’s Mental Health Awareness course on their students

Active iQ
Active iQ
Staff, WorldSkills

Revealed: Second wave of providers and colleges chosen for WorldSkills UK’s Centre of Excellence

Six colleges and two independent providers have been picked for England

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon


News

ESFA fires warning shot to colleges over related party transactions

The agency has found cases where conflicts have not been properly declared

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

Ofsted to review tutoring reforms

The watchdog has been commissioned by ministers to review the catch-up policy.

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

DfE seeks bids for another college and employer collaboration fund

The ‘skills accelerator progression fund’ has now been launched

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges, Governance

Institute of Directors takes over governor leadership training

The Further Education Chairs Leadership Programme has been run by the Oxford Saïd Business School since 2018

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges, Long read

Focus feature: College improvement

How do you improve a college with a demoralised staff, a financial notice, a bad Ofsted and a haemorrhaging…

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Politics

Reshuffle: Meet the new education ministers

The new ministerial team is complete, but their responsibilities are yet to be confirmed

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth

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