Weston College Jobcentre Takeover Day Goes National! Inspiring Thousands Across the Country
What began four years ago as a bold idea at Weston College has now spread across the county: the Jobcentre Takeover Day, part of Association…
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New LCB Assistant Principal to Steer Partnerships and Adult Provision
A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins…
Northern College joins Barnsley College through completed merger
Northern College and Barnsley College have confirmed that their voluntary merger has formally taken effect as of 1 March 2026. The merger follows a period…
Further Education and Skills: The Best-Kept Secret of England’s Tertiary System
Further education (FE) and skills could well be described as the best-kept secret of England’s education system. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people study,…
Lifelong Learning Labs Launched to Reset the National Approach to Adult Education
National education charity the WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) today launched its Lifelong Learning Labs to address the “chronic neglect” of adults in post16 education policy. The year-long initiative will bring the sector together to coordinate insights…
What Can Adult Education Learn from MENA’s 24% Youth Unemployment Rate? FE Soundbite Edition 832
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 832: 31st January 2026. This is the 16th anniversary edition of FE Soundbite! The Quiet Collapse: What Can Adult Education…
The Quiet Collapse of Adult English and Maths
Yesterday’s DfE data release showed a headline figure of a 2% decline in adult FE participation. Sounds manageable. Dig deeper, and the picture is far…
Chance to nominate people and projects transforming lives through learning
People and projects transforming lives through learning across Wales are being sought for this year’s Inspire! Adult Learning Awards which are now open for nominations.…
New City College launches ‘Stop The Cuts: Back Adult Learning’ campaign urging the Government to protect adult education
New City College has launched a major new campaign calling on the government to take urgent action to protect adult education. The campaign – ‘Stop…
Northern College is a double finalist in national awards scheme celebrating aspiration and achievement
Northern College is a double finalist in a national awards scheme that celebrates exceptional students and the inspirational staff who teach them. The adult education…