High dropout rates to trigger sponsor license action, UK unis warned
The UK government has reiterated that universities risk having their sponsor license revoked if they do not keep within new compliance requirements.
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.
‘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...
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.
‘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.
Private school pupil numbers in England fall to lowest in at least a decade
The number of pupils in private schools in England has fallen to the lowest point in at least a decade, Government figures show.
Graduate employment falls as one in five apply for 100 jobs
Survey reveals rising unemployment among university leavers, while female graduates are more likely to work part-time but less likely to be unemployed than men.
Health and safety ‘ticking time bomb’ faced by Scottish teachers
Levels of violence seen in schools in 2026 were unacceptable only a few years ago, say members of Scotland’s biggest teaching union.
Half of primary pupils now taught in academies
The DfE has published its latest census figures on schools and pupil characteristics. Here are some of the key trends.
Secondary pupil numbers fall for first time in a decade
The number of secondary school pupils has begun to fall for the first time in a decade, as a population bulge caused by a baby boom in the 2000s makes its way out of the school system.
DfE ‘hits 70% of 6,500 teachers target’, but overall workforce shrinks
Government says it has hit 70 per cent of their target to recruit 6,500 additional teachers, as official data shows the school workforce has shrunk for the first time since 2019.
Teacher numbers fall by nearly 2,000
But government claims progress towards its manifesto pledge to recruit 6,500 new teachers.
Charity for working parents to close after nearly five decades due to changing demand and financial pressures
Working Families, the national charity for working parents and carers, is to close after 47 years.
Rise in right-wing extremism drives up counter-terror referrals
Formal Prevent referrals increase by almost half year-on-year, while more universities report cancelling events owing to extremist views.
Goldsmiths ‘relying on reserves to keep the lights on’, says v-c
Interim leader of arts institution takes swipe at striking UCU branch, saying it is ‘not facing up to harsh financial realities’.
Drop in graduate employment ‘a cooling, not a collapse’
Fifth of job hunters report applying for more than 100 roles amid continued questioning of the value of a degree.
More UK universities consider mergers as financial pressures drive push for efficiency
Two in five UK universities are open to or actively considering mergers or acquisitions as mounting financial pressures force institutions to pursue more radical efficiency measures, according to a new survey by Universities UK (UUK).
Man in his 50s taken to hospital after crossbow shooting at University of Surrey accommodation
A man in his 50s is in a serious condition in hospital after being shot with a crossbow on a University of Surrey student accommodation site.
Number of teachers in England’s state schools drops for second year in row
The number of teachers working in England’s state schools has shrunk for the second year in a row, even as the government said it was meeting its promises to increase recruitment where needed.
Council acted unlawfully by failing to provide single-sex toilets at primary school
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