‘Outstanding’ inspection leaves SEND college buzzing Principal said investing in teaching and support staff was ‘paramount’ to their success
FE Commissioner celebrates ‘great year’ for colleges in annual report The report was unusually silent on major sector issues
Advanced British Standard consultation: What you need to know Ministers seek views on plans for new 16 to 19 qualification
ETF pledges whole-sector movement to professionalise FE staff A new strategy from the FE improvement body commits to better serve independent and adult learning organisations
LCG case latest: DfE defends overruling AEB tender scores Marks awarded for an AEB tender question were overruled as part of quality assurance, DfE claims
Ban graduates from apprenticeships, says think tank Former government skills adviser calls for reforms to boost education routes for school and college leavers that don’t go to uni
RAAC: 3 more colleges with crumbly concrete confirmed DfE’s updated list shows 231 education settings have now identified the crumbly concrete
Strikes: Minimum service levels will ‘inflame’ tensions Unions slam ‘bad faith’ proposals as college leaders raise concerns about union relationships
Multiply boosts adult education numbers Adult education numbers are slightly up on last year with rising demand for ESOL and free level 3 courses