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13 April 2026

‘Next few months critical’ for Birmingham Metropolitan College says Skills Minister Nick Boles as FE Commissioner attacks past financial performance

A cash-strapped Midland college’s past financial management has been branded “not acceptable” as Skills Minister Nick Boles told it the “next few months will be critical”. Mr Boles sent FE Commissioner Dr David Collins in to Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet) in August, after it requested “exceptional financial support” from the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). The […]

National Apprenticeship Awards winners announced for three more regions

More than 50 employers and apprentices have been recognised in the latest round of National Apprenticeship Awards ceremonies. The event took place for the South East region on Wednesday (October 21), and Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Staffordshire, and South West, Thames Valley and Solent last night (October 22). Awards and special commendations went to 26 […]

FE Commissioner reveals early post-16 area review findings

Further Education Commissioner Dr David Collins (pictured) has revealed his early findings from the first wave of post-16 area reviews. Scores of people came to hear Dr Collins speak at this year’s Higher and Further Education Show, in London’s ExCel, on Wednesday, October 14. He discussed the reviews in Birmingham and Solihull, Greater Manchester, Sheffield, […]

Sajid Javid rules out degree apprenticeships target as too ‘complex’

Business Secretary Sajid Javid has ruled out a degree apprenticeships target — warning it would be “too complex” and could “lead to the wrong kind of behaviour”. The Bromsgrove MP was grilled by members of the House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee on Wednesday (October 14) in a one-off evidence session. They […]