Governance is more than process
For James Coe processes are good but it's the people that really makes governance tick.
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.
Kazakhstan: Two international schools swap Haileybury for major rival
From August 2027, two Haileybury-branded schools in Kazakhstan will switch to the Wellington brand – a move that may be due to increased competition in the country.
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).
DfE urged to delay ‘devastating’ PE premium axing
‘Irresponsible’ scrapping of direct payments has come too late for next year’s budget planning, say leaders.
Social media ban must exclude educational content, MPs warn
With ministers considering a ban on social media for under-16s, a parliamentary group highlights the educational value of some content.
Ofqual must move ‘really fast’ on smart tech cheating, says chief regulator
Ofqual must “move really fast” to tackle the threat of smart glasses and other tech being used to cheat in exams, its chief regulator has said.