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Date | 5th December 2025 This week’s FE top stories centre on curriculum reform, funding assurance, regulation, legal challenge and the social mission of FE, giving college leaders plenty to digest.​ Curriculum reform moves centre stage A major theme is the push to put FE and skills at the heart of wider curriculum reforms, with sector voices arguing that any “world‑class” framework must treat vocational and technical routes as equal partners to academic pathways. Commentator

Date | 28th November 2025 The latest round of government announcements has painted a contrasting picture for the Further Education (FE) sector. While the 16-18 provision received a much-needed injection of funding, the adult skills budget faced notable reductions. For college leaders and finance teams, understanding the specific details of these shifts is vital for strategic planning in the years ahead. 1. A Substantial £590 Million Boost for 16-18 Funding The most positive n

The recent flurry of policy announcements, culminating in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, signals a significant push to reshape Further Education. From our perspective on the ground, the introduction of V Levels and the broader drive towards a more integrated tertiary system are welcome steps toward simplifying the complex post-16 landscape. V Levels, in particular, with their focus on offering flexible, high-quality technical routes and the ability to "mix and

Date | 7th November 2025 The UK's Further Education (FE) sector, particularly the crucial 16-18 college provision, continues to undergo significant reform aimed at modernising the curriculum and stabilising the workforce. This week, we’ve seen important updates from the Department for Education (DfE) regarding qualification restructuring, vital staff retention initiatives, and the ongoing push for deeper sector insight through data collection. Simplifying the Landscape: The R