Walking the freedom of speech tightrope without falling over Freedom of speech has been a major issue for FE colleges lately, and now those that are also providers of higher education (HE) must adapt to new legislation that came into force this month
Adult learning can help rebuild community and resist hate Far-right narratives thrive in disconnected communities. Adult learning providers like the WEA show how education can foster belonging, empathy and resilience
Amid online poison, colleges can’t defend cohesion alone National leadership, guidance and support is needed if young people are to be protected against online content driving division
Colleges on the frontline of a divided nation As social media algorithms fuel intolerance and binary thinking, college staff increasingly find themselves dealing with the fallout. Jessica Hill talks to those on the front line, confronting hate head-on
We need collective action against the rise of the ‘manosphere’ The spread of harmful misogynistic ideologies among young people in colleges demands urgent action