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To pay or not to pay? The ‘divisive’ question of college governor remuneration

Relying on unpaid volunteers to hold college executive teams to account is either an important matter of principle or an outmoded concept that fails to reflect the scale of current challenges. Jessica Hill reports

Feature, News, Governance, Long read

Achievement rate is a broken metric. It’s time to judge apprenticeships by pass rates

For too long, achievement rates have distorted what quality in apprenticeships really means, punishing providers who take risks and serve those who need them most. If Ofsted is serious about quality, the pass rate – not retention – should take centre stage

Opinion, Apprenticeships

FE to get ‘extra £800m’ next year as Starmer ‘scraps’ 50% uni target

PM replaces Blair’s mantra with a new goal that includes FE and apprenticeships and teases post-16 white paper plans

News, Skills reform

Report cards: Q&A with Ofsted national director Lee Owston

One of Ofsted’s most senior officials speaks about FE’s new inspection regime, a month before it comes into force

News, Ofsted

No improvement for education of young offenders

Most institutions are stuck in a ‘vicious cycle’ of isolation and frustration

News, Prison education

Multiverse leads rivals with stellar apprenticeship revenue haul

Blair’s provider rocketed up the ranks in 2023-24, while Paragon entered the top 10, new data shows

News, Apprenticeships

Exam success is nothing without the ability to build relationships

Qualifications open doors, but it’s relationships that keep them open. Without structured support for social and emotional skills, too many learners are left behind

Opinion, Colleges

Ofsted launches search for new post-16 and skills boss

Permanent replacement for Paul Joyce will join watchdog after inspection reform rollout

News, Ofsted

Debrief from Denmark

Team UK brought six medals home from Denmark

Feature, News, EuroSkills 2025