Colleges, Inclusion, Politics

The specialist FE sector should have its own clear ministerial brief

The status quo of specialist further education falling through the cracks of ministerial responsibility has gone on for long...

JL Dutaut
Clare Howard
Colleges, Ofsted

Second consecutive ‘outstanding’ for Catholic sixth form college

St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College retains top marks 7 years after previous inspection

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Procurement paused on college antisemitism training

Procurement of £7 million to tackle antisemitism in education now has "arbitrary" closing date of 2030

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Holiday pay guidance reviewed amid fears colleges could be left out of pocket

Law firms say mistake in government guidance could lead some colleges to pay more than they should

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Colleges

College lecturer wrongfully sacked over ‘vengeful’ misconduct claims

Tribunal finds Halesowen College failed to carry out a full investigation before sacking esports lecturer

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges, Students

Education sector sounds the alarm over transgender guidance

Calls for government to back schools and colleges in legal cases, fears guidance clashes with safeguarding rules and isn't...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Colleges, Ofsted

East Sussex sixth form college upgraded to ‘outstanding’

Bexhill College receives top Ofsted marks after first full inspection in 14 years

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Principal resigns weeks after Ofsted downgrade

Financial concerns have also surfaced as Bath College drafts in troubleshooter

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges, Young people

AQA to launch free digital maths tests for GCSE resitters

But plans to introduce on-screen exams delayed

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker