Leading a strong college response to riots and disorder As the physical damage caused by the riots is repaired, Ellen Thinnesen explains how colleges restore trust in the community
Why do governments keep letting colleges down? Consecutive governments’ disconnect from further education threatens to deepen inequality and stifle opportunity
Beauty and the best: Hair and beauty provider graded ‘outstanding’ across the board Inspectors heaped praise on holistic curriculums and “role model” managers at Debut Training Academy
UCU staff threaten ‘last resort’ indefinite strike action Dispute between college teaching union and its staff over workplace racism and conditions escalates with threat of continuous strikes from next month
Phillipson defends ‘risible’ partial level 3 defunding pause Pausing 2025 and 2026 defunding plans could prejudice DfE review, education secretary says
Meet the ministers: Starmer’s first DfE lineup confirmed Janet Daby will represent skills, FE and HE in the House of Commons
Skills England: DfE non-exec appointed interim chair New body will absorb IfATE functions while permanent leaders are found over the next year
King’s Speech 2024: What’s in it for FE and skills? How Labour’s first raft of new laws on devolution, teachers and employments rights could impact FE providers
Labour must keep choice at the heart of post-16 pathways Having a choice of technical education options, including T Levels, is the best way to create a system that works for all young people