Colleges

Mayor intervenes as judicial review puts college’s £22m rebuild at risk

A neighbour's legal challenge means the college is unlikely to meet the DfE's completion deadline

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Devolution

Manchester mayor builds support for MBacc

FE Week visits an Andy Burnham regional event to learn more about his plans to boost technical education

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Politics

Jacqui Smith: 10 facts about the new skills, FE and HE minister

Roles have not been officially announced, but Smith confirmed her brief in a recent podcast ahead of a college...

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships

UCAS scoring plan for apprenticeships draws criticism

Two university groups have criticised the admissions body's proposals to award points based on the length of the apprenticeship

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships

Pay protected for NHS staff starting apprenticeships

Health workers were previously put off the programme because some employers expected them to take a wage cut

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Election 2024

Labour’s in-tray for FE and skills

Sector leaders' priorities for the next education ministerial team

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
News

Inspiring Festival of Learning award winners 2024 honoured

Twelve individuals and organisations were celebrated for showing how adult learning can change lives

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges, Ofsted

Top Ofsted marks for Lincolnshire sixth form college

Inspectors praised the college's 'rich range' of learning activities

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges, Ofsted

Second ‘outstanding’ for Cheshire college

Inspectors said teachers and leaders were “passionate” about providing life-changing opportunities for young people and adults

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor