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3 June 2026

Author: FE Week Reporter

FE colleges could be “left to stand on their own two feet”

Government reforms could see colleges given greater freedoms under plans to deregulate further education (FE). The Education Bill, which is at the Lords Committee Stage, contains a range of measures to give colleges greater freedom from government control. However, the Department for Education (DfE) say they could go further. A spokesman for DfE said: “Ministers […]

No delay to simplification of adult funding formula

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) is rumoured to be shortly announcing a delay to the full roll-out of a new funding formula for 2012/13. However, the SFA deny this is the case, and reassure FE Week  that: “Work to introduce a simplified funding system, as set out in the BIS document Further Education – New […]

Nine projects secure £4.6m Collaboration and Shared Services Grant

The 157 Group and Association of Colleges (AoC) have announced nine projects which will benefit from the Collaboration and Shared Services Grant. AoC and the 157 Group were each given £2.3million by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) for the grant, which launched in June for the further education sector (FE). With the process complete and decisions […]

Bald ambition for FE Week and me competition

We have already had more than 200 entries from 40 colleges, but it is not too late to apply September enrolment is an exciting time of the year. Thousands of fresh faces take up their favourite courses to improve their skills, knowledge and career opportunities. But we know there are many other reasons for why […]

157 Group publish apprenticeship policy paper

Apprenticeships are most effectively delivered by colleges working in partnership with employers, according to a new policy paper. The 157 Group has published its latest policy paper Expanding apprenticeships – colleges are key to employability during Colleges Week, run by the Association of Colleges and just before WorldSkills London 2011. The policy paper underlines that […]

AoC research finds half let down by careers advice

Calls are being made for guaranteed face-to-face careers guidance in the wake of a startling report. Research released today by the Association of Colleges (AoC) shows considerable confusion among young people about post-GCSE options. The study, released to mark the start of Colleges’ Week, found half of pupils do not feel they have received enough […]

Gold Member FE Week PDF downloads

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FE Week mini-mascot (Edition 3)

Follow the adventures of FE Week’s biggest and smallest fan! Mostly this week I have been having a giggle on the swings in Greenwich Park And also you can follow our FE Week mini-mascot on Twitter @daniellinford

FE Week takes the helm at the Eastern Daily Press

On Monday Nick Linford, Managing Editor of FE Week, spent the day as Editor of England’s best-selling regional morning newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press (EDP).  Back in June, Nick successfully secured the opportunity by outbidding others at City College Norwich’s Charity Auction, which raised over £40,000 for its Student Opportunities Fund. The day kicked off […]