Omicron: Return of face coverings in classrooms to help stall surge New measures for education have been announced to combat Omicron spread and surge in staff absences.
Zahawi grants new terms for deputy commissioners The deputy commissioners work with colleges with quality or financial health concerns.
Sixth formers could be offered Covid booster jabs Booster jabs should be rolled out to 16 and 17 year olds, the JCVI has recommended.
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.