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16 April 2026

A silencing sector? Non-disclosure agreements and media policies in FE

Everyone gets why non-disclosure agreements and strict media engagement rules are used in colleges. But concerns are growing that a tight-lipped approach is detrimental to the sector. Jess Staufenberg reports Non-disclosure agreements and confusing freedom of speech policies are silencing college staff with potentially valid insights and criticism of the sector, FE Week can reveal.   […]