16-19, Colleges

DfE: Funding ‘unprecedented’ extra students this year is ‘unaffordable’

But top 16-19 funding base rate will surpass £5k in September

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges

College unfairly dismissed managers ‘pressured’ over provision for principal’s relative

Judge finds no evidence behind safeguarding allegations used to suspend managers

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

DfE begins search for next FE Commissioner

Shelagh Legrave’s replacement will get small salary boost

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Let’s build a brighter future for adults this Colleges Week

As Colleges Week 2025 unfolds, let's spotlight the often overlooked yet vital role adult education plays in achieving many...

Jessica Hill
Dipa Ganguli OBE
Colleges, Ofsted

Joyce quits Ofsted for college leadership role

The watchdog's FE chief is 'delighted' to join a midlands college leadership team in the summer

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges

Research on EMA support has defied common sense

My EMA initiative helped disadvantaged students stay in education and was widely praised—until recent research questioned its long-term impact....

Jessica Hill
David Blunkett
Colleges, Long read

Searching for a hire power

High vacancy rates continue to blight FE, with courses scrapped and agency costs soaring. We examine teacher recruitment problems...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Colleges

Martin Sim retires from college interim leadership roles

The turnaround specialist has worked in FE for over 40 years

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges

Leicester principal Verity Hancock to depart amid cancer treatment

She has led the college for more than a decade

Billy Camden
Billy Camden