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College governors’ code updated with ‘clearer and shorter’ guidance on financial risk management

The Association of Colleges (AoC) took on board more than 160 consultation responses before updating its new code of...

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Threefold increase in £200k-plus principal posts

The number of colleges paying out upwards of £200k on their principal posts rocketed threefold last academic year, FE...

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Labour’s apprenticeship scrap plan fails to make manifesto

Labour remains committed to scrapping level two apprenticeships despite the absence of the pledge from the party’s education manifesto,...

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London federation learns from Middlesbrough ‘failure’

Three London colleges have announced plans to form a federation in a bid to combat budget cuts. Newham College,...

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Bogus United Nations invoice caught by eagle-eyed staff

Providers have been warned to be vigilant after another attempted scam hit the sector. Andy Cole (pictured), principal of...

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Planning victory over crossing

Dudley College has won a planning battle to secure a pedestrian crossing after fears for learner safety. The Midland...

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Movers and Shakers

Edition 133: Bob Pattni, Dinah Caine, Stewart Till & Ivan Dunleavy

Cambridge Regional College has appointed a new deputy principal to head finance and corporate services. Bob Pattni is a...

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Roll on the General Election

Apprenticeships were on the agenda as David Cameron hit the campaign trail in West Yorkshire on Thursday (April 9)....

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Access all areas at top Middlesbrough hotel

A group of 18 catering students from Middlesbrough College has launched a takeover of the area’s largest hotel. The...

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