Obituary: Reverend Claudette Athea Douglas Claudette will be remembered across the sector for her devotion to students and staff, writes Sam Parrett
Beyond the budget headlines, cuts loom for adult education Investment plans for skills still fall short of big ambitions for economic growth, writes Stephen Evans
A welcome budget, but what comes next matters more Extra funding is welcome, but the last thing colleges need is more red tape, writes Mark Taylor
The budget gave us reasons to be optimistic (and nervous) This wasn’t a game-changing budget for FE, but there are early signs Labour sees skills as essential for growth, writes George Ryan
Budget 2024: Lifelong learning entitlement delayed again Fundable higher education courses will now not start until January 2027
Skills England penned in by DfE capture, say critics In-housing skills could damage credibility with employers
DfE deploys surveyors and planes to assess every college campus Condition data will be used to determine future capital budgets
From IfATE to Skills England via DfE: What you need to know The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill explained
Legislation to abolish IfATE laid in parliament Institute’s powers will transfer to DfE under the proposed legislation ahead of formation of Skills England