Colleges will be key to Delivering the Prime Minister’s Youth Offer
The government’s plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues…
Further Education and Skills
JTL shortlisted for ‘Training Resource Provider of the Year’ Electrical Industry Award 2026
JTL, a registered charity and one of the UK’s leading providers of electrical and plumbing apprenticeships, has been shortlisted for Training Resource Provider of the…
Freelance Education Framework Live Launch
Celebrate the Freelance Education Framework launch with keynotes, workshops, practical insights and networking over drinks. This event is designed exclusively for individuals working within Further and…
New JTL Merseyside Training Centre to open its doors to future electricians
Leading apprenticeship provider JTL will be opening its new Merseyside Training Centre in Huyton early in 2027, expanding access to high-quality electrical apprenticeship training across…
Open Study College Co-Founder Mark Rutter Honoured with Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award
Open Study College co-founder and chairman Mark Rutter has been recognised with a prestigious Family Business Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his outstanding contribution to the…
Dame Shelagh Legrave and Jo Maher join Education Training Foundation as Special Advisers
The Education Training Foundation (ETF), the professional body for the Further Education (FE) and skills workforce, has appointed Dame Shelagh Legrave DBE DL and Jo…
College commissions Liverpool poet’s powerful tribute to city’s next generation
Award-winning Liverpool poet Joseph Roberts has penned an original poem celebrating the ambition, resilience and character of the city’s young people as part of a…
Why Participation and Development Now Demands Demonstrable Impact
For years, colleges have worked hard to ensure that Personal Development and statutory themes were covered. Policies were written. Slides were delivered. Registers were taken.…
Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) Update: A Sector Led Win
The Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills) is the newest qualification for new teachers in the further education and skills sector. Introduced in September 2024, it replaced the…
A View from Wales
As I reflect on my first 6 months in my newly created role as Minister for Further and Higher Education, I am continually struck by…
