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.
First look at skills bootcamp outcomes Nearly half of bootcamp participants didn’t achieve a positive employment outcome.
Omicron: What does Plan B mean for FE? Face to face teaching must continue, and January exams will go ahead.
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
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
New director to lead ‘reboot’ of HE access The government have appointed John Blake as the next OfS access lead.
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 the debate
FE: for everyone How the FE sector is making itself a more inclusive place to learn and work. A free FE Week supplement in partnership with Pearson.
A tertiary future for Wales The commission will have the power to institute a register of providers and establish quality assurance frameworks