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
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
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
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
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
Dates set for 26 college strikes this term UCU confirms strike action will begin on September 26 at 26 colleges
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
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
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’