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‘Newham College of Further Education’

Denise Brown-Sackey, principal, Newham College

Denise Brown-Sackey describes further education as being in a constant state of flux and change. It’s why, as a natural survivor and “pretty fearless” leader, she’s the ideal principal for Newham College. From the age of three, Denise grew up in local authority care. The experience gave her strength and an adaptability that is still […]

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FE winners step up to the Podium

A one-off celebration recognising the contribution FE colleges and universities have made towards the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was held in East London last Thursday. The Podium Awards, held at Forman’s Fish Island and hosted by Channel 4 presenter Rick Edwards, was attended by more than 350 guests and recognised the sporting, educational […]

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The £240m SFA giveaway

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has allocated providers an extra £240 million since the start of the academic year, new data has shown. An updated spreadsheet for 2011/12, published by the SFA earlier this week, shows that allocations have risen to more than £4 billion combined. The extra funding has been distributed mostly through the […]

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What do we cut and what do we keep?

What does it cost to open a 14-19 University Technical College? If you are Lord Baker, it’s upwards of £20m. If you are from Cleveland and Redcar College you get the same for £30,000 – the research grant they won from the Learning and Skills Improvement Service that multiplied into support from local business and […]

Opinion

Colleges secure more than half of degree student places

More than half of ‘margin’ student places – with tuition fees of less than £7,500 – have been handed to further education (FE) colleges. A total of 20,000 places have been divided by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) between 190 universities and colleges. However, 9,643 places have been distributed between 35 higher […]

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SFA publish details of subcontractor allocations

Subcontractors with an overall allocation of more than £100,000 have been listed for the first time by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). New data published today details more than 800 organisations and £434 million of public spending as of January 10, 2012. The agency says the list was generated following consultation with the sector and […]

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Leyton Sixth Form College sporting success

Sporty sixth form college students are celebrating a top performance at a festival. Leyton Sixth Form College (LSC) finished third in the Host Borough Inter College Sports Festival after a week of fierce sporting competitions. LSC triumphed in two sporting categories: men’s basketball and mixed badminton, and secured second place in women’s trampolining. The Inter […]

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FE Week hosts House of Commons debate on FE Loans

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) are planning to replace funding with loans, for classroom and workplace adults (24+) learners studying Level 3 and above. Their consultation (click here to download) closes on Friday, so FE Week held a debate at the Houses of Commons to discuss the pros and cons. The proposals for a loans […]

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University Technical Colleges unveiled but unions issue warning

Thousands of students can now study at specialist technical colleges, but critics are warning of a two-tier education system. The government has announced 13 new University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are due to be opened between 2012 and 2014. Two UTCs are already open, with three more in an advanced stage of their development. They will […]

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