A manifestation of the lack of trust is that colleges are one of the most regulated parts of the education system, writes David Hughes
Dear education secretary,
Congratulations on your appointment to the best job in the cabinet, and welcome to the further education sector.
As a supporter of your local college, you’ll already know about the fantastic things colleges do for millions of students every year and the impact they have on local communities and businesses.
Sadly, not everyone in power knows this, so I want to invite you to work with us to champion colleges in Whitehall and more widely.
