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SGS Celebrates Antoine Semenyo’s Journey to Manchester City

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS) is proud to celebrate the journey of Antoine Semenyo, who today completed his high-profile transfer to Manchester City on a five-and-a-half-year contract after a standout spell with AFC Bournemouth.

16/01/2026 Read more

Borders College welcomes proposed increase in funding

The Scottish Government has announced an extra 10% in funding for Scotland’s colleges. The amount, which equates to a total of around £70 million across revenue and capital, was announced as part of their draft budget on Tuesday, 13th January.

15/01/2026 Read more

Bradford College Receives 18,000 Brick Donation to Support Brickwork Students

The gift is enough bricks to build the external walls of a four-bedroom house and will provide the college’s construction department with essential materials for vital hands-on training.

15/01/2026 Read more

Staff at 17 English college employers on strike from today for better pay and working conditions

Staff at 17 colleges across England will begin three days of strike action from today after bosses refused to make fair offers over pay and working conditions, the University and College Union (UCU) confirmed today

14/01/2026 Read more

High-growth industries call on government to pause and rethink apprenticeship end-point assessment reforms

Members of two leading employer bodies representing tens of thousands of workers across science-based industries – the Science Industry Partnership (SIP) and the Nuclear Industry Skills Partnership (NISP) – have written to the skills minister, Baroness Jacqui Smith, raising their concerns.

12/01/2026 Read more

Royal Navy Chefs Bring Real-World Culinary Experience to Bournemouth and Poole College Students

Bournemouth and Poole College this week welcomed the Royal Navy for an interactive culinary event designed to enrich the learning experience of Level 2 full-time catering students through direct industry engagement.

12/01/2026 Read more

Staff at 25 English college employers to strike for better pay and working conditions

Staff at 25 colleges across England will begin three days of strike action next week after college bosses refused to make fair offers over pay and working conditions, the University and College Union (UCU) confirmed

09/01/2026 Read more

Could teaching in FE be your next step?

A new year brings new opportunities. Whether you’re craving a fresh challenge or simply want to do something more meaningful with your experience, teaching in FE could be a great next step for you! FE teaching is about sharing what you know, inspiring others and helping shape the next generation of workers in your industry. If you’ve spent time building skills and knowledge in the workplace, you already have a strong foundation to get started.

09/01/2026 Read more

Government modernises exam records with new app

Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE results on their phones for the first time from this summer, speeding up the process of enrolling into college, freeing up teachers and college staff from unnecessary paperwork, and bringing record-keeping into the 21st century.

08/01/2026 Read more

College Backs English Wine Industry with £500k Training Fund

To launch its Centenary year, Plumpton College, the UK’s longest-established wine education provider, is pledging £0.5million in fully funded training to drive strength, skill, and innovation across the English wine industry in 2026.

07/01/2026 Read more

Regional Construction Firms Bring Christmas Spirit to Leeds College of Building

A Child Friendly Leeds Christmas event has snowballed after regional construction firms responded to an urgent appeal for donations. The Child Friendly Leeds team work in partnership with their network of Ambassadors to offer a range of opportunities and experiences to families supported by children's social care and third sector ambassador partners.

18/12/2025 Read more

The Sheffield College achieves third place in top 100 inclusive employers ranking

The Sheffield College has achieved third place in the latest ranking of 100 inclusive employers nationally and is the top further education provider.

17/12/2025 Read more

Major expansion of colleges to train next generation of workers

Local colleges set to receive £570 million to expand training facilities and places to train the next generation of skilled workers. More builders, coders and engineers of the future will be able to access the life-changing opportunity to gain the skills they will need for their careers, as the government delivers on its investment of more than £283 million to help them meet surging demand for homegrown skilled workers.

15/12/2025 Read more

Innovative Construction Partnership Reaches Apprenticeship Awards Final

A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM has been shortlisted for the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards - one of the most high-profile events in the education sector. The prestigious annual awards recognise those who are shaping a highly skilled, inclusive, and future-ready workforce through their commitment to apprenticeships and wider training and development.

12/12/2025 Read more

Government promises 50,000 new apprenticeships in youth employment push

The £725 million package of reforms to the apprenticeship system will help to tackle youth unemployment and drive economic growth, with thousands more young people expected to benefit over the next three years.

08/12/2025 Read more