News FE commissioner’s powers need ‘consideration’ Further education leaders have told of concerns about the proposed FE Commissioner’s two-week timescale for deciding the fate of… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News Let’s have balance at the top, says FE The lack of female politicians responsible for FE has been criticised following a mini-reshuffle. The departure of Karen Buck,… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News New president for colleges’ association The Association of Colleges has named Yorkshire principal Michele Sutton OBE as its new president (pictured). The Bradford College… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News Guild given ministerial green light Plans for a new FE body to support the sector have been given the go-ahead. The Department for Business,… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y News Ofsted success leads to government support call The government has been urged to do more to promote sixth-form colleges after the sector’s second outstanding grade under… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y News Award cull comes ‘with no warning’ Surprise plans that could end government funding for around 1,600 qualifications might hit the job hopes of thousands of… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News Colleges hit with Skills Funding Agency warnings Two of England’s biggest colleges have been slapped with notices of concern by the Skills Funding Agency following inadequate… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News National Careers Service boosts provision The National Careers Service (NCS) is to launch a range of services in 12 regions and is searching for… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News FE loans create shortfalls Some providers are facing funding shortfalls of up to £750,000 for adults with extra needs, claims the National Association… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News Hear our voice, the NUS tells FE Guild The National Union of Students will continue to push for a learner presence on the board of the FE… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News Joe Vinson to become the NUS vice president for FE Joe Vinson has been elected as vice president for Further Education of the National Union of Students at their… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y Celebrating 20 years of college independence 9/04/2013 Find out more Newer 1 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 788 789 790 791 839 Older Must read Colleges, Long read Exclusive 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 1w Shane Chowen 1w 16-19 Long read 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 1mo Anviksha Patel 1mo 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 2mo Shane Chowen 2mo Next 3 stories Skills reform Long read New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled Billy Camden 2mo Billy Camden and Shane Chowen 2mo Qualifications Exclusive 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 2mo Shane Chowen 2mo Politics, Skills reform Exclusive DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims Anviksha Patel 3mo Anviksha Patel 3mo
