UCU’s 76-college hit list shocks principals Unions demand 10 per cent pay rise and national pay bargaining or face formal disputes
Successes and failures down under can guide FE reform here The UK’s FE system is stuck in silos. Lessons from New Zealand and Victoria in Australia show how bold reform can create real unity – if done with care, not haste
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
The challenge for resits runs deeper than exam volume With the full findings of the curriculum and assessment review due soon, we believe that fewer exams, more relevant content and flexible structures could break the demoralising cycle of failure
Replacing paper with the cloud is a pie-in-the-sky CO2 solution Going paperless was billed as a sure-fire way to cut carbon use, but we’re still printing, and its replacement seems just as wasteful
Riding Universal’s roller coaster means FE working together now The entertainment giant’s plans offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Bedfordshire. But without early investment in colleges and training providers, and skills coordination, long-term gains could be missed
Surge in data subject access requests for colleges fuelled by AI Learners and parents are now using AI to generate data subject access requests (DSARs) packed with legal jargon and sweeping demands. Without clear processes and confident staff, colleges risk being overwhelmed
Reform plots a political tsunami, but skills policy is lost at sea Farage’s turquoise tide: The insurgent party’s supporters want to fix ‘broken Britain’, insisting that trades and industrial automation are the key
Lynette Leith appointed Boston College principal She replaces Claire Foster who is retiring after 30 years in FE