Colleges, Politics

IFS: £300m boost only delivers real-terms FE funding freeze

Demographic bulge, inflation, pay gap, high staff turnover and labour market demands creating ‘perfect storm’ for colleges

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges

ESFA chief David Withey to become college principal

He will lead a college in the south west when the agency closes in March

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges

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

Merger can be the best option to secure a college’s future

The thought can be daunting, but some precautions can ensure a merger is not unsettling and the result serves...

JL Dutaut
John Revill