Colleges, Higher education

College drops computing degrees over ‘credibility’ concerns

Bradford College becomes first FE college to undergo Office for Students quality investigation

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Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Sandwell College announces new principal after eight-month delay

This is latest announcement held up by DfE and Treasury approval of principal salaries

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Anviksha Patel
Staff

UCU staff to walk out of national congress tomorrow

Ongoing dispute with staff ‘very regrettable’, Jo Grady says

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Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Probe finds ‘funding irregularities’ in huge salary of Weston’s ex-principal

The college's longstanding chair has now stepped aside amid ESFA intervention into retired boss Sir Paul Phillips' pay

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Anviksha Patel
Assessment, Awarding

Price of exams soar above inflation in 2024

General qualifications rise 6.4% while VTQs increase 5.5%

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Anviksha Patel
Colleges, Election 2024, Staff

AoC delays FE teacher pay recommendation for second year in a row 

FE pay deal could take ‘months’ as AoC waits for schoolteacher pay report

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Strikes

UCU staff strike throws congress into chaos

UCU could cancel FE sector conference in anticipation of staff walking out

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Anviksha Patel
Students

Poor mental health becomes top cause for college student absence

Stress is particularly acute for English and maths resitters

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Anviksha Patel
Staff

UCU’s own staff vote to strike

The dispute centres around allegations of racism and pay priorities

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel