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23 October 2026

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South Devon College principal Laurence Frewin to retire in 2027

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Frustration at Skills England’s apprenticeship review slowdown

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DWP picks 12 providers for national jobs guarantee

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Teachers’ political badges influence students, warns Bell

2d | Colleges

Acland-Hood replaced as DfE permanent secretary

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‘Chaos’ at Lakes College leads to formal staff dispute

2d | Colleges

Providers turning adult learners away because of funding constraints, MPs find

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Our students need more than hope in a world on fire

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Don’t ban AI in FE classrooms, teach students how to use it
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The overlooked question in the NEETs debate: Who will hire them?
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