Skills bootcamps

Bootcamp ‘outcomes’ remained elusive in 2022-23, new figures show

The government may 'evolve' how the courses are funded next year

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Pay

Could an FE review body finally end teacher pay snubs?

Sector leaders are discussing how a pay review body could close the salary gap between school and FE teachers

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Staff

DfE scores with Sky Sports-style ads for FE

Research shows increased interest in FE teaching since the campaign's launch in 2022

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Staff

DfE considers more GCSE resit training for college staff

Government considering extra CPD for regions with 'higher resit levels'

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
News

DfE resumes search for antisemitism training firms

£7m scheme for schools, colleges and unis was paused amid ‘stakeholder concerns’

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

‘Serious cashflow pressures’ put WCG in intervention

The college group's annual accounts are nine months late

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
16-19

Pupil premium plus post-16 pilot reduces ‘cliff edge’ of support, report finds

Calls for long-term funding as evaluation highlights positive outcomes for vulnerable young people

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

40 extra hours policy ‘helpful’ for 3 in 5 colleges, report suggests

But researchers warn they cannot accurately measure compliance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Adult education

DfE boosted early bootcamp payments after provider complaints

Performance targets were described as 'unrealistic'

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor