The government and its education arms-length bodies have officially cut ties with the National Union of Students – but FE Week has found the decision is unlikely to make much difference as engagement on FE issues is already minimal.
Last week, minister for HE and FE Michelle Donelan (pictured) suspended all engagement with the NUS following antisemitism allegations – meaning the union will no longer be able to attend Department for Education policy groups and will be replaced with alternative student representation.
The DfE also requested that its arms-length bodies, such as the Office for Students, follow its lead and suspend their engagement with the NUS.
