News

New year honours 2026: Who got what in FE and skills?

Gongs for college principals, apprenticeship advocates and a WorldSkills UK gold medallist

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FE Week Reporter
Training Providers

Brenda McLeish quits Learning Curve Group

McLeish has also resigned from the board of AELP

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FE Week Reporter
Movers and Shakers

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 517

Diana Bird Executive Principal, Leeds City College Start date: Spring 2026 Previous Job: Principal and CEO, Shipley College Interesting...

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FE Week Reporter
News

Funded jobs and training places announced in NEET crackdown

Plans include 350,000 training opportunities and 55,000 subsidised jobs for young people out of education, employment and training

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FE Week Reporter
Colleges

Fundraising and volunteering heroes honoured at Lords awards

Student, staff and college winners named in third annual Good for Me Good for FE awards ceremony

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FE Week Reporter
Movers and Shakers

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 516

Jo Kershaw Deputy Principal – Quality & Student Experience, The Sheffield College Start date: November 2025 Previous Job: Vice...

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FE Week Reporter
ATC 2026

Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Judges unveil shortlist of 94 training providers, employers, colleges and universities for this year's ATAs

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FE Week Reporter
News

Animal care awarding body acquired by private equity-backed firm

VetSkill Ltd has joined Phenna Group

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FE Week Reporter
Movers and Shakers

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 515

Kate Shoesmith Director of Policy and Insights, British Chamber of Commerce Start date: December 2025 Previous job: Deputy CEO,...

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FE Week Reporter