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
How student-led tech projects helped reshape our FE curriculum From drone-assisted geology to VR-powered landscaping, our students showed their lecturers what’s possible with new tech tools
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?
Five defence technical excellence colleges to open by 2026 A package of defence initiatives also includes an apprenticeship clearing system and skills passports
Colleges reclaim £2.8m ahead of landmark VAT case The outcome of an appeal case next year could cost colleges millions