Skills funding

Why is the chancellor avoiding the easiest win for growth?

It’s cheap, quick, and universally supported. Yet the chancellor barely mentioned skills in her spending review. In a time...

Jessica Hill
Ben Rowland
Politics

What does the Spending Review really mean for FE?

The chancellor has pledged an extra £1.2 billion annually for FE by 2028-29. But amid demographic pressures and staff...

Jessica Hill
Imran Tahir
Opinion

FE Week 500: Further education doesn’t stand still, and nor will we

In a sector too often overlooked, FE Week has stood firm, independent, impartial and committed to great journalism. That’s...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

Bridging the AI advantage gap and why FE must act now

As AI transforms the workplace, research reveals essential skills such as creativity and teamwork are critical to harnessing its...

Jessica Hill
Robert Craig
Colleges

No cuts but no cure: FE’s funding dilemma post spending review

The chancellor avoided cuts and boosted 16-18 funding – a rare relief for colleges. But with adult skills, apprenticeships,...

Jessica Hill
David Hughes
Adult education

Spending review marks yet another failure for adult skills

Despite cross-government recognition of adult skills being vital for growth, Rachel Reeves has not delivered the investment needed to...

Jessica Hill
Sue Pember
Apprenticeships

Locked out at level 7: Apprentices face an unexpected glass ceiling

Upskilling shouldn’t expire at 22: Apprentices deserve to reach their full potential

Jessica Hill
Alexia Williams
Careers

Is your careers provision ready for the even greater Gatsby?

The clock is ticking: with four months until the updated Gatsby Benchmarks take effect, careers leaders must act fast...

Jessica Hill
Nicola Hall
Prison education

Early prisoner release incentive could fix broken prison education

David Gauke’s plan to reward prisoners with early release for engaging in education is bold – but we must...

Jessica Hill
Natasha Porter