Colleges

Government ends college decarbonisation grants scheme

Programme to lower college energy bills will not be awarding any more grants, it has been confirmed

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges, Skills reform

How to become a technical excellence college

Eligibility criteria include ratings for teaching quality, financial health and construction credentials

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges, Ofsted

‘Inadequate’ Ofsted rating during Ramadan sparks complaint

Apprenticeship provider questions watchdog's 'lack of cultural sensitivity' after March inspection

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Colleges, your students ignore you on social media. Here’s why

Stop being corporate and give students something they want to show off – from a sporting achievement to a...

Jessica Hill
Adrian Quester
Colleges, Long read

Alun Francis, chair of the Social Mobility Commission

Deprived areas need vision – not victimhood – to level up, and Social Mobility Commission chair Alun Francis is...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Colleges

No cuts but no cure: FE’s funding dilemma post spending review

The chancellor avoided cuts and boosted 16-18 funding – a rare relief for colleges. But with adult skills, apprenticeships,...

Jessica Hill
David Hughes
Colleges

Turing Scheme funding cut by 29%, DfE reveals

£78 million made available for extended year of Turing scheme

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges, Ofsted

Cambridge sixth form college scores Ofsted ‘outstanding’ hat-trick

Inspectors praise 'exceptional' teaching and high attendance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
AI, Colleges

AI guidance for colleges: 9 key findings for leaders

Government toolkits say colleges should train staff on safe AI use and to spot deep-fakes

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson