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College lecturer salaries remain £12,500 behind schools as sector calls for more funding

The Association of Colleges and the UK’s main further education unions have jointly called on the Department for Education to provide additional funding for colleges, warning that current financial pressures could leave little scope for meaningful staff pay awards in 2026/27.

25/06/2026 Read more

Young people with SEND to benefit from new guidance on inclusion

Government launches first of its kind guidance on creating dedicated teaching and support spaces for children with SEND.

25/06/2026 Read more

Coleg Cambria leads responsible AI drive with sector-first pledge

COLEG CAMBRIA has launched an AI Pledge designed to give staff and learners confidence as artificial intelligence plays a growing role in education, training and the workplace.

23/06/2026 Read more

DfE hot weather and heatwaves: guidance for colleges

There are several ways that schools can make changes to keep children safe in hot weather, especially as children are more at risk of becoming ill with heat-related issues than adults.

22/06/2026 Read more

Stars of the Future Honoured at College Awards

South Hampshire College Group have celebrated the outstanding achievements of students, apprentices and employer partners at a memorable awards ceremony held at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.

22/06/2026 Read more

New deal for young people to end ‘degree by default’ culture and boost youth apprenticeships

Government promises to deliver a “new deal for young people” with real opportunities to work and renewed social contract where hard work pays off.

22/06/2026 Read more

Cambria's Brightest Stars Recognised at Student Awards

FROM future engineers and entrepreneurs to award-winning creatives and apprentices already making their mark in industry, some of Coleg Cambria's most outstanding learners were honoured at its annual Student Awards.

19/06/2026 Read more

Sustainable Construction Partnership Announced by Yorkshire & Humber College Network

An innovative new construction initiative will see a group of colleges from across Yorkshire and the Humber become partners with the Supply Chain Sustainability School (The School).

18/06/2026 Read more

Hull College ESOL Department Wins Prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award on National Thank a Teacher Day

Hull College’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) department has been named a Silver Winner in the Transformational Use of Digital Technology category at the prestigious 2026 Pearson National Teaching Awards, recognising the college's pioneering approach to enhancing teaching, learning and student outcomes through digital innovation.

17/06/2026 Read more

South Hampshire College Group Supporting STEM Showcase in Gosport

South Hampshire College Group is playing a key role in delivering the Newton Programme in Gosport, collaborating with international businesses to provide local school pupils with immersive STEM learning experiences in mathematics and aeronautics from 15–26 June.

17/06/2026 Read more

Cambria Launches New Degree Focused on Childhood and Adolescence

WITH greater awareness of children's development, wellbeing and learning needs than ever before, Coleg Cambria is launching a new degree designed to support the next generation of education and child development professionals.

17/06/2026 Read more

Kent colleges and employers unite to celebrate apprenticeship success

Colleges, employers and training providers from across Kent came together recently to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and highlight the vital role apprenticeships continue to play in developing future skills and supporting economic growth.

16/06/2026 Read more

Alton College Launches New University Partnership

Alton College is strengthening its commitment to fostering aspiration and widening student engagement through a new university initiative designed to challenge some of the perceptions of higher education held by students.

16/06/2026 Read more

Bradford College Pays Tribute to Alumnus David Hockney

Bradford College is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Hockney, one of the most influential and celebrated British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, and a proud alumnus of Bradford School of Art.

12/06/2026 Read more

Hull College Vice Principal Awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours

Hull College is celebrating after Vice Principal Governance & Compliance, Catherine Sykes, was awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours List for her outstanding services to education.

12/06/2026 Read more