UCU launches England-wide college strike ballot The Association of Colleges says the union’s 10 per cent pay rise demand is unaffordable
DfE removes funding to develop HTQ courses The fund aimed to boost uptake of higher level technical qualifications
CCC teachers begin strikes over sixth-form pay freeze Their pay could be frozen for up to 3 years until a ‘discrepancy’ between their salaries and the rest of the group’s staff is removed
Maintenance grants to return under the LLE, Phillipson announces Value of the grants will be revealed at next month’s budget
Labour conference 2025: Pat McFadden’s full speech The work and pensions secretary, who now controls most of the skills brief, addressed the party’s annual conference in Liverpool
Khan puts business bosses in skills driving seat The mayor wants employers with skills gaps to help commission skills programmes in the capital
Report cards: Q&A with Ofsted national director Lee Owston One of Ofsted’s most senior officials speaks about FE’s new inspection regime, a month before it comes into force
No improvement for education of young offenders Most institutions are stuck in a ‘vicious cycle’ of isolation and frustration
NEETs top McFadden’s DWP skills agenda The work and pensions secretary wants jobcentres to offer training as a ‘springboard to better futures’