Join this webinar to delve into the significant shift and future trajectory of funding within the Further Education sector – a challenge currently facing colleges and independent training providers across the nation.

The further education and skills sector is at a pivotal moment. With the continued roll-out of devolved funding and the growing pressure to align provision with local economic priorities, understanding the future of FE and skills funding has never been more critical. From adult skills and Skills Bootcamps to core qualifications and employer-led training, the funding landscape is becoming increasingly complex, and increasingly local.

This free, high-impact webinar brings together three key voices from across the sector to help make sense of these changes: an independent training provider (ITP), a further education college, and a combined authority. Through shared insights, real-world examples and forward-looking discussion, this session will offer a deeper understanding of what’s happening on the ground, what’s coming next, and how providers can prepare.

This discussion will go beyond short-term funding concerns to address the wider picture: how providers and authorities can work together to meet the urgent need for place-based skills planning, how funding decisions are increasingly driven by economic priorities, and how adult learners can be better supported to access high-quality, flexible training that leads to real outcomes.

Participants will gain valuable insights into:
• The future of adult skills funding in a devolved context
• The commissioning and delivery of Skills Bootcamps and short-course models
• Meeting regional and local skills needs through curriculum design and employer engagement
• What Combined Authorities are looking for from provider relationships
• How to prepare your organisation for the evolving funding landscape in 2025 and beyond

Whether you’re a leader, a manager or a specialist working in funding, curriculum, strategy or compliance, this is a must-attend session. As funding becomes increasingly tied to place-based economic outcomes, understanding how to navigate devolved priorities, and how to influence them, is essential.