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They’re not ‘hard to reach’ but the system is closed to them

Students who risk becoming NEET often need time, flexibility or a second chance – providers must remove barriers that block them

Opinion, NEETs

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 pay gaps, will this be enough to reverse a decade of cuts?

Opinion, Politics

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 what 500 editions have been about

Opinion

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 benefits

Opinion, Skills reform

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, and staff pay still overlooked, the sector’s biggest challenges remain unresolved

Opinion, Colleges

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 improve our fragmented and exclusionary system

Opinion, Adult education

Spending review 2025: What the chancellor announced for FE and skills

‘Additional’ £1.2bn on its way as DfE vows to find at least 5% of savings and efficiencies

News, Politics

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

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

Opinion, Apprenticeships

Devolve FE to ‘maximum possible extent’, MPs urge

Business and trade committee also wants national skills funding and policy transferred away from DfE

News