Inclusion

‘Worry’ over as doomed SEND college is saved by Big Issue

The 'outstanding' college feared closure after an eviction notice from Hounslow Council

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Inclusion

Right-wing backlash against gender diversity could fuel conflict in FE

With global politics fuelling discrimination against transgender and gender-diverse individuals, FE institutions must take urgent steps to foster inclusion

Jessica Hill
Che Young (they/them)
Inclusion

Colleges directed to enrol SEND students despite inability to meet needs

AoC report finds scale of local authorities overruling college objections in particular cases

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Inclusion, WorldSkills UK

WorldSkills UK EDI heroes 2025 revealed

Nine awards for outstanding individuals, institutions and initiatives that break down barriers to technical training have been announced

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Inclusion

Collaboration was our way of solving a local SEND crisis

Organisations have their own targets to hit, but pooling resources between our LA and trust boosted delivery

Jessica Hill
Abrilli Phillip and Dr Sam Parrett CBE
Inclusion

Half of councils face insolvency over £5bn SEND deficit ticking timebomb

Survey of councils suggests over half will fail to break even if a measure keeping deficits off their books...

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Inclusion

MPs launch inquiry to find SEND solutions

The education select committee want solutions that will fix the broken SEND system and improve outcomes

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges, Inclusion, Ofsted

Watchdogs call for EHCPs to include preparation for adulthood plans

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

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Inclusion

Investigation: Driven to despair by council SEND transport mess

Safety fears and lessons missed as families left in limbo

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel