Colleges, Long read, Students

Demand for student support soars as the cost of living crisis bites

Josh was a talented bricklaying student with dreams of running his own building firm. Then his mother lost one...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Colleges

York College closed after suspicious object investigation

College confirms closure today is a precaution with activities as normal from Friday

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Colleges, Ofsted

Nottinghamshire SEND college celebrates top Ofsted marks

Portland College labelled 'highly inclusive and supportive' by Ofsted in 'outstanding' report

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Colleges

College finally signs subcontracting scandal repayment plan

But leaders are keeping the details under wraps

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
AI, Colleges, Long read

CEO’s mission to make AI a force for good in classrooms

Priya Lakhani, founder of one of the world’s biggest AI EdTech companies, is at pains to express how many...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Colleges

Leaders at large Norwich college ‘very disappointed’ as staff vote to strike

Union says pay offer of up to 5.1 per cent is a 'huge real terms pay cut'

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Colleges

‘Innovative’ colleges honoured in 2022/23 AoC Beacon Awards

Ten colleges scoop awards at Association of Colleges event

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Colleges

DfE’s college loans scheme won’t be ready until summer

Further details including eligibility criteria to be announced in April

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Colleges, sixth forms

College leaders to fight ‘destabilising’ free school bids

Five colleges unite to lobby west Yorkshire MPs over new proposed sixth forms and college applications

Jason Noble
Jason Noble