A recent UK-based study from the University of Warsaw, which reviewed almost 1,000 managers, found that remote and hybrid staff were consistently overlooked for progression opportunities, even when performance was known to be equal.
A national campaign calling for increased funding to support further education colleges and their students and staff is being backed by The Sheffield College. College leaders from across the United Kingdom have published a first of-its-kind open letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
A new £250,000 centre for green skills training and education has been officially opened at Nottingham College, to address skills shortages in both construction and renewable energy in the region.
College leaders from the United Kingdom have come together to urge the Prime Minister to provide more cash for the sector in the UK Government’s upcoming spending review. The first-of-its-kind letter has been sent to Sir Keir Starmer urging him to “take bold action to ensure our colleges have the resources they need to thrive”.
Young people are set to benefit from 120,000 new training opportunities as part of a radical skills revolution, giving them the chance to develop skills where they are most needed across the workforce to rebuild Britain.
An extra £190 million will be funnelled into 16-19 education from September, the education secretary has announced. Bridget Phillipson has said the funding, £160 million of which will be for colleges and other 16-19 providers, should be used for “strategic priorities, including [staff] recruitment and retention”. The remaining £30 million is for schools as part of a £615 million deal towards a 4 per cent pay award for schools, also announced this afternoon.
In this episode, Emily is trying to convince professional chef Craig that she’s a novice in the kitchen. Whilst Konnie - and some eager students - push the boundaries by controlling Emily’s every move
The new investment means six in ten pupils will have access to a mental health support team by March 2026, with the rollout prioritised based on NHS identification of local need and reaching the most vulnerable children first.
Access to Further Education is being seriously undermined in rural areas due to poor public transport, with students struggling to reach colleges on time... or at all.
Bradford College scooped a trophies haul at the 2025 West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. The event saw three apprentices win their categories and another receive highly commended, alongside a Mentor of the Year award for an employer partner.
Konnie Huq and team are taking over colleges to find the next generation of Further Education teachers. Undercover Education focuses on industry professionals that all have what it takes to teach but have never considered it. They’ll believe they’re here to help someone else that’s in need of a career change, but instead this whole experiment is all about them. How will they react when all is revealed?
New digital exam results pilot launched to help schools and colleges to save up to £30m a year and cut back bureaucracy.
The new report by the independent public spending watchdog assesses whether DfE is achieving value for money through its work to recruit and retain teachers for state-funded secondary schools and further education colleges in England.
New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales. All 13 FE Colleges in Wales will benefit from the £5m to create more accessible and inclusive learning environments.
Channel 4 has launched Undercover Education, a new branded entertainment series which marks the third partnership with the Department for Education (DfE). Presented by television and radio presenter, screenwriter and children's author Konnie Huq, this uplifting series sees skilled professionals from Construction, Motor Mechanics and Catering unknowingly step into the role of further education teachers.
