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Why we must address education-business links to solve the NEET crisis

Reading Alan Milburn’s interim findings on young people who are not in education, employment or training, I felt a real sense of recognition.

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Movers & Shakers: Edition 536

One of this week's movers authored a book under a pseudonym inspired by an Irish ancestor from the 1800s.

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Principal sums: 97 college chiefs now on £200k-plus packages

The number of colleges paying £200,000 or more for their chief executives grew by more than a third last year, with the total nearing 100, FE Week analysis shows.

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‘We need to expect the unexpected’: Colleges brace for energy emergencies

Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran may seem far removed from England’s colleges, but it could put a severe dent in their balance sheets. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 unleashed an energy crisis that sent college utility bills soaring by 59 per cent in a

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Units provider list widens despite quality concerns

More than 300 training providers have been approved to deliver the government’s apprenticeship units, with FE Week analysis showing low achievement rates and mixed inspection outcomes remain prevalent among eligible providers.

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‘West Bacc’ qualification announced by Labour mayor

The mayor of the West of England plans to create a new “baccalaureate” qualification that will train local young people to be work-ready.

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