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To some, the requirement for students to address their teachers as ‘Sir’ or ‘Miss’ is an anachronism that fosters ‘them and us’ thinking and should be abolished – but, for Megan Mansworth, it may be a tradition worth holding on to

EXCLUSIVE: The Association of Colleges urges further education providers to engage with local suicide prevention plans

EXCLUSIVE: With the number of college students needing mental health support rising, a new report suggests key changes

This morning’s apprenticeship figures show why there is a crucial need for policy to make sure young people and those with lower-level qualifications aren’t forgotten in the recovery

The statistics come after the Commons education select committee called for a community learning centre in every town

Announcement comes before next week’s update on when pupils could start returning to school buildings

We owe it to young people to have more ambition on their access to skills, learning and good jobs, writes Stephen Evans

Prime minister Boris Johnson says there is not enough data to show it would be safe for more pupils to return next month

Student numbers dropped most significantly during first Covid lockdown, says Scottish Funding Council

Bursary scheme is a step forward – but more must be done on teacher recruitment and retention, say industry leaders

Where colleges are struggling financially, government intervention is not effective, says the Public Accounts Committee

There are good ideas in the FE White Paper – but some groups most in need don’t get a mention, says Gordon Marsden