From clawbacks to giving back: David Withey, SGS College Comprehensive kid ‘who got lucky’ David Withey tells of his stellar civil service career and why he traded it for a job in FE
Colleges face funding squeeze as DfE rations student growth cash again Only three-quarters of the funding expected for in-year growth to be paid in 2025-26
‘Stepping-stone’ GCSEs risk halting social mobility progress, SMC report warns Proposed level 1 preparation courses for students resitting English and maths risk act as a ‘stumbling block’
Revealed: The next 19 ‘technical excellence colleges’ The colleges will have access to £175 million to specialise in defence, energy, digital or manufacturing
Colchester college wins Court of Appeal VAT fight HMRC has until April 24 to decide whether it wants to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court
Missing teenagers suggests a worthless guarantee Councils are struggling to keep track of thousands of young people who should be entering post-16 education each year
DfE gives 3-year commitment to looked-after children Pupil premium plus post-16 to receive £41.5 million over three years
Richmond residential college in cash crisis Adult residential college strained from large clawbacks, funding cuts and unsold property