DfE props up college merger with £7m grant Proposals to sell one of the new group’s campuses have also been met with dismay
Revealed: Strode’s £5.75m subcontract scandal bill The clawback has now been inherited by a newly formed college group
Exams disadvantage the anxious and fail to prepare the crammers Exams have long been the currency of education but in professional pathways such as HNDs this model feels increasingly outdated
Young people have spoken. Now it’s time for government to listen The youth-led shadow curriculum and assessment review sets out 14 bold recommendations for a more inclusive, relevant and empowering education system
We’re reaching those young people who left the classroom behind As school avoidance and elective home education soar, thousands of young people risk falling through the cracks without qualifications. Wigan & Leigh College’s Re-Engage programme is proving there is a way back
Being a ‘digital native’ doesn’t mean students are safe online The weakness of age checks shows Ofcom’s regulations for social media companies don’t go far enough
Why we’re ditching pass/fail for bronze, silver and gold Embedding WorldSkills UK’s excellence framework into everyday teaching helped redefine success for students who came to college with a perceived sense of failure
AI is moving too fast for colleges to go it alone In FE, no single teacher, regulator or IT lead can keep pace with AI’s risks and opportunities. But together through communities of practice, we can cut through the noise and turn uncertainty into practical guidance
College-run ITP awarded its own ‘outstanding’ The feat means all parts of a West Mids college group now hold Ofsted’s top grade