News

Chief exec redundant with end of federation

The chief executive of a two-college federation has been told his position has been made “redundant” with the break-up...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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MPs hear of ‘cluster’ solution to apprenticeships

Colleges should form closer ties with schools to encourage more young people into apprenticeships, Ofsted FE and skills director...

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FE Week Reporter
News

Brave bonzo

Kendal College has opened an animal rescue and rehabilitation centre staffed by tutors and learners  — and one of...

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FE Week Reporter
News

Ex-FE chief Dr Pember picks up on commissioner advice

Much has been made of the first annual report of FE Commissioner Dr David Collins. He warned colleges against...

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FE Week Reporter
News

‘No excuses’ as Ofsted sees lack of progress in grade four recovery

The principal of a troubled London college has conceded there were “no excuses” for the poor results in an...

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FE Week Reporter
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Council dishes out £2m loan to ‘safeguard’ college

An East London council has given out a £2m loan to “help safeguard” the future of its local college....

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FE Week Reporter
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UKCES report branded ‘disappointing’ for missing out indies

A report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) which warned workforce skills and skills provision must...

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FE Week Reporter
News

Ofsted’s new CIF plans under three-point inspection

Reading the preamble to Ofsted’s Better inspection for all consultation suggests a degree of reflection from Chief Inspector Sir...

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FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Financial security or Ofsted outstanding, or both?

Bournville College leadership got a glowing grade one from Ofsted before the FE Commissioner Dr David Collins was sent...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter