News

College intervention – six things we learned in the FE Commissioner’s annual report

There are fewer colleges in intervention, but the new commissioner warns of more budget pressures to come.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
News

First look at skills bootcamp outcomes

Nearly half of bootcamp participants didn't achieve a positive employment outcome.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Covid-19

Omicron: What does Plan B mean for FE?

Face to face teaching must continue, and January exams will go ahead.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

Employer-led skills bodies must be open to scrutiny

Conservative ministers have had to defend against Labour questions around new powers for employers in directing provision

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

Government strips popular Lords amendments from Skills Bill

Ministers have put in a number of their own changes to the bill to rip up the Lords' work

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
News

New director to lead ‘reboot’ of HE access

The government have appointed John Blake as the next OfS access lead.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

MPs have their say on the Skills Bill

BTECs, mayoral combined authorities, and Universal Credit were all brought up by the 44 MPs who took part in...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Wales

A tertiary future for Wales

The commission will have the power to institute a register of providers and establish quality assurance frameworks

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen