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19 April 2026

Author: FE Week Reporter

Ofsted risk-assessment under spotlight

Declining Ofsted grades were at the forefront of the ‘FE & Skills Inspections’ Westminster Briefing conference, with recent statistics showing a drop of one or more grades at 65 per cent of colleges since January this year. Matthew Coffey, the director of development, learning and skills at Ofsted, said the fall in grades is because […]

A diverse HE landscape

The government’s white paper Students at the heart of the system envisages a broader, more responsive higher education landscape in which further education colleges play a full part, alongside higher education institutions and alternative providers, in meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse body of students. The White Paper notes the distinctive contribution of college-based […]

CBI survey shows college leavers lack literacy and numeracy skills

Too many people leaving school and college do not have the literacy and numeracy skills to thrive in the workplace, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Pearson. The research shows 35 per cent of employers are unhappy with the literacy skills of college leavers, with a further third dissatisfied […]

Olympic opening at West Cheshire College

More than 400 guests attended the spectacular opening ceremony of West Cheshire College’s Ellesmere Port Campus with Olympic hero Sir Steve Redgrave. The Olympic-inspired event featured a parade and show-stopping performance from performing art and dance students, with fire eaters and stilt walkers. The Wired Aerial Theatre were also part of the celebration, with a […]

FE Week mini-mascot (Edition 32)

Follow the adventures of FE Week’s biggest and smallest fan! Mostly this week I have been driving daddy’s new family car” And also you can follow our FE Week mini-mascot on Twitter @daniellinford

Road safety campaign at Writtle College

Writtle College has hosted its second annual Roadster road safety awareness. With the help of Essex police, fire and rescue, county council and local driving schools, 250 students were taught about the importance of road safety. The aim of the Roadster event was to place students in challenging scenarios, to aid them in understanding and […]

Green building at Norton Radstock College

Visitors to the Royal Bath and West Show were able to step inside a sustainable house created by carpentry students from Norton Radstock College. The timber framed house showcased simple initiatives that households can introduce to help save the planet, from insulation to draught proofing. Lorna Crouch, marketing manager at Norton Radstock College, said: “By […]

Canterbury College students get fashion fix

Thousands of clothes, shoes and accessories went on sale at Canterbury College’s fashion show to raise money for charity. The Fashion Fix raised more than £300 for The British Red Cross, Pilgrims Hospice and The Children’s Trust Tadworth. The catwalk show was followed by a giant indoor one stop charity shop, with raffle and tombola […]