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27 April 2026

Author: FE Week Reporter

Tighter control of finances wins Dr Collins’ approval

The FE Commissioner was sent in to Stratford-Upon-Avon College after the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) rated its financial health as inadequate. Nicola Mannock outlines the actions taken on the commissioner’s advice. Following a year of exceptionally hard work by my dedicated and committed team, Stratford-upon-Avon College is now, as reported by FE Week, officially out […]

Niace rename approved as members say yes to Learning and Work Institute

A rename for the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (Niace) following its merger with the Centre for Social Inclusion (Inclusion) has been approved by members. Niace held its annual general meeting this afternoon at City Lit, in London, with the new Learning and Work Institute name the key item on the agenda. Members voted to approve […]

Movers and Shakers: Edition 152

Learning Curve Group has appointed Jac Ingram as its new group operations director. She joins from awarding organisation NCFE where she spent 11 years as director of business operations. Ms Ingram said: “I am proud to have helped NCFE achieve so much over the past decade and to grow into an organisation with international ambitions, […]

Rugby trip to Africa inspires sporting Matty

Matty Lock saw more than he bargained for during a rugby coaching trip to Africa this summer, but it was all worth it as his efforts were Royally rewarded with a visit to Buckingham Palace, writes Billy Camden. After returning from a rugby coaching trip to Africa inspired by his studies, a former East Riding […]

Sounds like teen spirit

Two Cornwall College Camborne musicians have seen their dreams become reality with the release of their first track. The song, Higher, was written by Josh Richards and remixed by Cameron Mussel, and was released after the duo secured a record deal with the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Network. Nineteen-year-old Josh is in the final year […]

Ex-star striker scores college praise

Football legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink scored an honorary fellowship from Burton and South Derbyshire College. The Burton Albion manager, and former Chelsea striker, attended the college’s graduation ceremony at St George’s Park where he received the honour for his role as Patron for Sport. Mr Hasselbaink, who has been in charge of the League One […]

Halloween scares and smiles at creepy colleges

Colleges up and down the country got into the Halloween spirit this year with a host of spooky activities. Among them were Stoke on Trent College theatrical make-up students challenging two local DJs to create a monstrous makeover. Andy Cook and Louise Stones, from the Signal 1 Breakfast Show, got to grips with a number […]

‘Cold spot’ careers guidance cash gets frosty ILP reception

The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) is in hot water for expecting independent learning providers (ILPs) — but not colleges — to stump up matched funding for a share of a £5m pot of cash aimed at addressing careers guidance “cold spots”. A spokesperson for the employer-led CEC announced on Tuesday (November 27) that the […]

Matty Lock saw more than he bargained for during a rugby coaching trip to Africa this summer, but it was all worth it as his efforts were Royally rewarded with a visit to Buckingham Palace, writes Billy Camden. After returning from a rugby coaching trip to Africa inspired by his studies, a former East Riding […]