Guidance

The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice when it comes to official education guidance coming from the government, inspectorates and governing bodies

Thursday

28th Jan 2021

Mental health: 94% of colleges report suicide attempts
EXCLUSIVE: The Association of Colleges urges further education providers to engage with local suicide prevention plans
Student mental health: 14 ways to tackle the crisis 
EXCLUSIVE: With the number of college students needing mental health support rising, a new report suggests key changes

Monday

18th Jan 2021

The 4 big issues colleges are dealing with right now
David Hughes sets out the challenges colleges are tackling at the moment – all at the one time

Sunday

17th Jan 2021

Big questions remain over exams and assessment in 2021
Ofqual publishing its consultation on assessment offers a chance to right the wrongs of last year, writes Jonny Kay

Friday

15th Jan 2021

Ofqual’s plans for FE assessment: what you need to know
The regulator has published its consultation document on how VTQs and other general qualifications should be assessed

Friday

8th Jan 2021

Who is eligible to attend college during lockdown?
Students who have difficulty engaging with remote education – for example, because they lack a device – on the DfE’s list
Lockdown: Government publishes apprenticeship guidance
Earlier today, the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education promised it will give the sector three months’ notice of any changes
DfE updates lockdown guidance for FE
With colleges closed for most face-to-face provision, the government has updated its guidance for FE

Monday

4th Jan 2021

National lockdown: DfE says January exams will go ahead
The prime minister announced tonight that not all summer exams would go ahead – but guidance says January exams ‘will go ahead as planned’

Tuesday

29th Dec 2020

Why leaders urgently need a clear decision on reopening
As rumours spread about delays to the start of term, the Association of Colleges’ David Hughes reflects on what it could mean for colleges

Monday

21st Dec 2020

Covid testing: AoC urges leaders not to feel pressured
College leaders should not feel they have to give up holiday to prepare for mass testing, says Association of Colleges

Tuesday

8th Dec 2020

Prioritise RSE to fight online grooming, schools told
Children’s commissioner highlights delays in RSE curriculum roll-out but urges schools to use it amid a rise in grooming