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
Spending review: funding boosts for 16-19 and adult training Treasury trails skills spending announcements ahead of the spending review.
Skills Bill: More government defeats as Lords debate careers, universal credit and apprenticeships The “report stage” in the House of Lords ended last night
Visibility matters – FE Week will do its bit FE Week editor Shane Chowen looks into the diversity in our articles
Activate unveils new chief exec and plans for another merger Gary Headland will succeed Sally Dicketts as CEO at Activate Learning.
Skills Bill debate: Senior Tories split on level 3 reform Several senior Conservative peers voted against the government last night following fiery exchanges on plans to scrap the majority BTECs.
Lords in Skills Bill dissent Ministers and peers are trying to add in changes on sixth forms, careers advice, and local skills plans