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28 April 2026

Training concerns as FE prepares to prevent terrorism

Sector leaders have complained about “patchy” government support for providers joining the battle against the radicalisation of learners, after a survey indicated that 45 per cent of FE staff were not trained for the task. From September 21, FE institutions will be subject to the prevent duty, which requires them to put policies in place […]

AoC and Oxford University launches investigation into devolution and localism

An investigation into the impact of the government’s devolution and localism proposals on further education is being launched by the Association of Colleges (AoC) and the University of Oxford. The research project called “leadership in a world of change” will seek to evaluate how localism is being devised against a backdrop of further education funding […]

MPs praise TeamUK’s ‘fantastic’ achievements at WorldSkills 2015

More than 20 MPs have shown support for TeamUK’s success at WorldSkills São Paolo 2015 by signing an early day motion (EDM) congratulating the team for its “fantastic achievements”. The EDM, which had 22 signatures at the time of publication, praises the team’s performance during the competition and “pays tribute to the 40 young people […]

Angela Eagle confirmed as new Shadow Business Secretary

Former Pensions and Ageing Society Minister Angela Eagle (pictured above) has been confirmed as the new Shadow Business Secretary after her predecessor Chuka Umunna quit the Shadow Cabinet. Ms Eagle, who was elected MP for Wallasey, in Merseyside, in 1992, said on Twitter this morning that she was “very happy to have been appointed Shadow SoS […]

Whatever happened to Cable’s dual mandate consultation?

Former Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable’s ‘dual mandate’ consultation looks likely to have been binned by officials after the deadline for a government response passed without note. The 90-page consultation document put 44 questions to the FE sector on what was described as its ‘dual mandate’ — vocational learning for those who achieved at school […]

Edition 146: Movers and Shakers

City of Bristol College has announced that Lee Probert will be its new principal come January. He is currently deputy chief executive at Hull College Group and before that was a Learning and Skills Council director. Mr Probert said: “Bristol is a vibrant and creative city and I look forward to relocating to the area to work with staff, […]

Learner Sunil makes headlines

Meet 17-year-old Sunil Bhatoy — you may have already seen him on the BBC discussing Uxbridge College’s new brand games, animation and VFX skills course. The footage, which was featured in two primetime slots on BBC London News, was shot in the Hillingdon college’s IT and Media Centre And Sunil, who was interviewed by reporter Mahfuz Sadique, is well qualified to study the […]