'Debate will be FE's chance to push for real change'
The FE sector could benefit from Monday's Westminster debate - but let's see who turns up, says principal Julie Mills
'Teaching staff need confidence in their digital skills'
We need to prioritise training and development if we want to deliver the skills that students need, writes Peter Kilcoyne
Students unaware of Teaching Excellence Framework
In 2018, 152 FE colleges offering higher education were in the TEF - many of them with a gold rating
Consultation on Teaching Excellence Framework launched
Dame Shirley Pearce expects to report to the education secretary this summer with results of her independent review
College group told to improve student outcomes by OfS
United Colleges Group will have to show 'material improvements' to remain registered to deliver higher education
Need to know: The new college insolvency regime
Around 100 colleges could be at risk of insolvency, the government has estimated
GCSE resits: English and maths pass rate drops
The number of students getting the grade 4 they need in their GCSE English and maths fell in November 2018
Government launches £2.5m apprenticeship campaign
The ad campaign will challenge ‘snobby’ attitudes about apprenticeships, education secretary Damian Hinds has said
‘Ofsted will not treat college students like kids’
The new framework’s focus on behaviour will not infantilise college students, Amanda Spielman insists
Milton: Brexit won't delay T levels
As DfE set to lose civil servants to no deal planning, skills minister Anne Milton says T levels will go ahead as planned
Striking lecturers' pay demands ‘unreasonable’
It is ‘indefensible’ for Scottish college lecturers to pursue a pay rise whilst ignoring the impact of pay harmonisation, says Swinney
'We need to build a learning society'
Adult learners' success stories help to engage politicians, policymakers and employers, writes Stephen Evans
'Stalemate on pay not down to union militancy'
Scotland's colleges need to return to the negotiating table, writes EIS-FELA president Pam Currie
Colleges asked to apply for next wave of T levels
Second wave of T-level subjects will be taught from 2021
'Ofsted needs to become a force for improvement again'
Consultation on Ofsted's new Education Inspection Framework is a good thing, writes David Corke from the AoC
Ofsted set to scrap high-needs inspection category
Ofsted’s new inspection framework is set to reduce the number of categories in FE from six to three
'Principals make mistakes. They need support, not blame'
Following Garry Phillips' death, we must stop blaming education leaders and offer more support, says Dame Ruth Silver
UCU announces date for 48-hour college pay strike
Staff at 16 colleges will hold two days of strikes in the pay dispute with AoC, starting on 29 January
'Strike is in no one's interest,' says FE minister
Scottish lecturers will walk out of colleges tomorrow in a dispute over a cost-of-living pay increase
'We have to widen access to apprenticeships'
We must raise apprenticeships participation at all levels so they are seen as equal to academic routes, says Ian Pretty
‘Ofsted must set out its role vs FE commissioner’
Ofsted will launch its new inspection framework at the Sixth Form Colleges Association Winter Conference tomorrow
Post-18 review 'to recommend FE loans'
Report from the Augar review is expected over the coming weeks and will look at post-18 education and funding
Ucas-style portal for FE courses to launch
The online platform will offer Manchester's 16-18 students the chance to apply for apprenticeships and technical courses
'Universities winning on funding would impoverish society'
Colleges and universities need to campaign together for the best deal for post-18 education, writes David Hughes
ESFA director of funding appointed
Kate Josephs will be responsible for allocating over £58 billion of funding to schools, colleges and learning providers
Low-paid support staff forced to turn to food banks
Unison ballots members in colleges over strike action, as a survey reveals that many staff struggle to pay their bills
'Bottom lines are to blame for our "bums on seats" approach'
Colleges' dire finances are the real reason why unscrupulous recruitment practices take place, Tom Starkey writes
'Need something relatable? Talk about poo'
English lessons can be engaging and fun if you choose topics students can connect with, writes Andrew Otty
‘Little time’ given to adult learners in Augar review
The post-18 review is a chance to think afresh about adult education but learners' voices must be heard, Sue Pember writes
How to boost teachers' wellbeing (without spending a penny)
Fancy learning karate or bhangra dance from a maths teacher? Cheer up your staff without breaking the bank