Feature, News

‘We will not be the same because of this’: How colleges coped with Covid

After a gruelling first term, college staff spill the beans on how they have dealt with a period in…

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
News

Ofsted reveals key findings from final FE interim visits

Ofsted has today published a summary of what they found during their final “interim visits” of colleges and training…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

DfE demand all FE providers publish their ‘remote education offer’

This evening the Department for Education has published guidance on remote education. Click here. FE providers have until 18…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

High-profile FE figure sees companies go bust amid ESFA investigations

A chain of large training providers run by a well-known entrepreneur has collapsed amid a government investigation into their…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News

Second pilot phase of skills boot camps launched ahead of national rollout

The government’s skills “boot camps” have moved into their second pilot phase ahead of plans for a countrywide rollout…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News, Sponsored post

New polling shows Gen Z and adults want a choice of learning options

The careers and skills landscapes were changing before 2020 – and, as with so many things, the pandemic has accelerated this. The make-up…

Victoria Boyle
Victoria Boyle


News

DfE reveals why college bailout deals are kept secret

The government has said the names of colleges receiving emergency cash support must be kept a secret so as…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News

Behind the news: How a company illegally marketed a 14-day ‘apprenticeship’, and what happened next

As most in the sector will know, calling a training programme an “apprenticeship” if it is not government-backed became…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

£125m promised FE funding delayed

Promised investment in skills training has been questioned after FE Week discovered £125 million of FE funding has been…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Former exams firm boss set to be new Ofqual chief

A former exams company chief executive is set to replace Dame Glenys Stacey as the chief regulator at Ofqual,…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Campaign launched to encourage learners to respond to DfE’s level 3 and below review

The awarding body that runs BTECs has launched a campaign to encourage students to respond to the government’s level…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Ofqual launches 10-day consultation on advance topics for 2021 exams

Ofqual is seeking views on its plans to release advance notice of topics ahead of exams next year, suggesting…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden

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