Colleges, FE Commissioner

Bailout saves WCG from going insolvent next month

But the college group's new principal says it is now 'on the right track'

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges, Ofsted, SEND

Watchdogs call for EHCPs to include preparation for adulthood plans

SEND ‘cliff edge’ still exists, Ofsted and CQC find

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges

30 colleges risk private school VAT trap

Those who followed the Colchester Institute case and entered into Lennartz arrangements could be stung

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges

College trials ‘radical’ 4-day week

Teachers say mid-week lesson planning day will allows for better work-life balance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges, Ofsted

Hampshire college judged ‘outstanding’ for third time running

Inspectors praised the college's 'expertly designed training' and 'high-performing culture'

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges, Long read

Hullraisers taking college from underdog to top dog

Principal Debra Gray built a team that pulled Hull College out of intervention – and now draws on city...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Colleges, T Levels

Students ‘blamed’ for not finding T Level industry placements, research finds

Many learners also felt 'misled' and reported 'highly variable' experiences of the new course

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges

Pearson and colleges agree truce over GCSE resits row

Plans for a judicial review over this summer's grade boundary hike have been dropped

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges, Ofsted

Cumbrian college dealt ‘inadequate’ Ofsted blow

Leaders and governors take the flak as attendance, retention and achievement declines

Billy Camden
Billy Camden