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More than 150 representatives from colleges, training providers and government agencies came together for Lsect’s winter Data and Funding Conference. The conference, held at London’s Morley College, had a packed agenda, ensuring delegates left the event armed with hot-off-the-press funding updates and expert advice on the efficient use of data to raise standards in education. […]

The Industry Apprentice Council with FE Minister Matthew Hancock.  From left: Louis Chinea, 24, Jonathan Sixsmith, 22, Drew Reidy, 20, Sam Dutton, 19, Matthew Hancock MP, David Ferguson, 21, Jordan Philips, 18, Sam Ball, 20, Jack Stearn, 19, Natalie Harris, 18, Elizabeth Moffatt, 19, James Turner, 24, John O’Driscoll and Hal Willis, both 20 Thirteen […]

Five students have had their “eye-catching” logo designs shortlisted in a competition to find the best seal of approval for providers. The Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) launched a contest for FE students to produce a graphic mark that best reflected “chartered status”, a concept being developed by the government that would recognise […]

“Being a college governor is a serious job that requires enormous commitment,” said FE minister Matthew Hancock at an event to thank college governors for their contribution to the sector. The reception, organised by the government and presided over by Mr Hancock, was held at Lancaster House and attended by more than 130 college governors […]

What do journalists look for? How do we make further education stories hit the headlines? These were two questions that colleges, government agencies and PR professionals from across country wanted answers to when they descended on King’s College, London, late last month. What Journalists Want, organised by The Last Word,  is a one-day conference that […]

Politicians, principals and experts gathered in Westminster to hear how a Gloucestershire college helped to transform the life of a student with autism. Charlie Avent, 24, told the audience how no one seemed to understand his autism at school, but when he joined Ruskin Mill College a teacher introduced him to her horse, sparking a […]

From left:  Jewel Barnes and TJ Anderson, both of Downside Fisher Youth Club, Ann Hodgson, Institute of Education, Nick Linford of FE Week, Nic Dakin MP, Christopher Monaf and Nathanial Danderson, also of Downside Fisher Youth Club Meaningful careers advice and support would help 14-year-olds plan their futures, teenagers told  a parliamentary panel. Four members […]

An FE Week charity auction night held in the grand setting of Birmingham’s Grade II-listed Council House raised at least £5,500 for the Helena Kennedy Foundation. More than 100 guests attended the event on Tuesday, November 20, including National Institute of Adult Continuing Education chief executive David Hughes and Learning and Skills Improvement Service chair […]

The LG Arena in Birmingham will host a glittering ceremony on Wednesday night to mark the start of the first Skills Show. Hundreds of the UK’s most talented young people will have spent the weekend cramming in a vital last bit of practice before their skills are put to the test in their bid to […]