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Two thirds of sixth form colleges forced to drop courses

The government is being urged to increase funding for 16- to 18-year-olds ahead of this year’s autumn statement, as...

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FE commissioner to face questions on area reviews

Sir David Collins is to face a grilling from MPs on the progress of the area reviews of post-16...

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Jude Burke
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Strike cancelled after college gives compulsory redundancy assurance

Planned strike action at Hull College has been called off, after bosses gave assurances that there would not be...

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Jude Burke
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College asset stripping fears eased by area review guidance

Fears that private equity firms could be allowed to asset strip failed colleges have been eased, with the publication...

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Jude Burke
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Long-awaited area review guidance finally published

Long-awaited area review guidance and updates have finally been published by the Department for Education – three months after...

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Jude Burke
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London mayor Sadiq Khan calls for government rethink on apprenticeship funding rates

London mayor Sadiq Khan has added his voice to those calling on the government to rethink proposed apprenticeship funding...

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Jude Burke
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DfE confirms Richard Atkins CBE as new FE Commissioner

Richard Atkins’ appointment as the new FE commissioner has been confirmed by the Department for Education – almost a...

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Jude Burke
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Three-way merger becomes two-way after college pulls out

A college has pulled out of a planned three-way London merger, as the remaining two colleges announce that they...

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Jude Burke
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Sussex college merger plans unveiled

Plans for a merger between two Sussex colleges that aims to boost apprenticeships and higher level skills in the...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke