A third of colleges reported a death by suicide in past year, survey finds Leaders call for more support through Labour’s new children’s wellbeing bill
Phillipson meets with unions to plan new ‘partnership’ model Unions and employers would be asked for perspectives at ‘early stage’ of policy development
Cumbrian college gets £1.5m emergency ESFA loan Low T Level and adult enrolments cause financial hit – but principal says underlying position is ‘solid and sustainable’
Ofsted’s Big Listen: The 8 policies FE providers need to know Reformed inspection framework, report cards and a new staff training academy announced
Gilbert review: Ofsted ‘defensive and complacent’ after head’s death Former chief inspector Dame Christine Gilbert’s damning review found the headteacher’s suicide ‘shone a light on a climate of fear around inspection’
Ofsted vows to ‘tailor’ inspections and report cards to FE and skills Chief inspector says the watchdog has heard the sector’s concerns ‘loud and clear’
Headline Ofsted grades scrapped with immediate effect – but only for schools The move will ‘follow’ for colleges and ITPs, but the government has not said when
‘Shocked’ colleges launch collective complaint over English resit grade boundary hike Exam board defends surprise decision as one CEO issues a judicial review threat