Colleges

Third college to gain bachelor’s degree awarding powers revealed

Blackpool and The Fylde becomes the third mainstream college to secure bachelor's degree awarding powers

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Jason Noble
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Small businesses should pay into an ‘apprenticeship and skills levy’, says think tank

Radical shake-up of apprenticeship levy proposed by EDSK says small firms should pay into the pot

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Jason Noble
AEB, Devolution

What to expect under plans for adult education devolution across England

Adult education budgets and skills improvement plan involvement are among powers to transfer to local areas

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Jason Noble
Funding, Skills reform

Simplification of adult education funding ‘does not go far enough’

Mayoral combined authorities want skills bootcamps and traineeship funding to be included in the new skills fund

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Jason Noble
Colleges, Politics

College moves to 4-day week as energy support details stall

Further education leaders call for clarity on government energy support, as one college commits to four-day week

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Jason Noble
Colleges

Dates set for 26 college strikes this term

UCU confirms strike action will begin on September 26 at 26 colleges

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Jason Noble
Politics

What’s in the Kit bag? Education leaders’ top asks of the new education secretary

Soaring energy costs and low college teacher pay are among key issues the new education secretary must address

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Jason Noble
Adult education, Digital

City & Guilds leaves flagship free digital skills scheme

City & Guilds confirms it has switched focus from essential digital skills qualifications to functional digital skills instead

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Jason Noble
Colleges, Politics

FE colleges covered by Truss’ energy pledge ‘guarantee’ for the public sector

Colleges call for longer term support beyond the government's six month energy 'guarantee'

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Jason Noble