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Lynette Leith appointed Boston College principal

She replaces Claire Foster who is retiring after 30 years in FE

News, Colleges

Pair of Swiss-owned training providers suddenly close

Thousands of apprentices affected as Woodspeen Training and Jarvis Training Management announce insolvency

News, Apprenticeships

One minister, two beasts: Can Jacqui Smith fix the skills system?

Jacqui Smith’s unprecedented brief spanning the DfE and DWP signals ambition for a joined-up skills system. But without wider government buy-in, her impact risks being symbolic

Opinion, Politics

Colleges are bracing themselves for the Whitehall power shift

With skills policy moving to DWP, Ofsted unveiling a new framework and defence cash pouring in, this autumn could define the future of FE. But will ministers see beyond workforce targets to the bigger picture of lifelong learning?

Opinion, Skills reform

New ‘school profiles’ to be explored for colleges

DfE will pilot the ‘one-stop shop’ tool this year

News, Colleges

Ofsted tweaks colour-coded scale and FE graded areas

But unions criticise ‘minor and cosmetic’ report card changes while an independent review warns ‘stress’ and ‘high stakes’ won’t reduce

News, Ofsted

Ofsted overhaul: What you need to know about new-style inspections

More grades and more data – Ofsted’s report cards confirmed

News, Ofsted

Reshuffle: 15 facts about new education ministers

Three MPs from the class of ’24 have joined the education ministerial team – here’s what you need to know about them

News, Politics

Don’t return to ‘punitive’ intervention, colleges tell new FE Commissioner

Reformed Ofsted inspections, college staff shortages and a new post-16 strategy face the new FE Commissioner Ellen Thinnesen

News, Colleges