A new DfE workforce survey records stress and workload pressure across FE. The Budget confirms apprenticeship brokerage and wage decisions, but no general increase in college funding.

The APPG adult education inquiry reports that 56% of 62 responding providers often or very often turn potential learners away because of funding or eligibility limits. We look at local enquiry evidence, the antisemitism review and coming claim deadlines.

New attendance analysis estimates that almost 42,000 16 and 17-year-olds may be missing more than half their college sessions. The briefing also covers adult English and maths participation, V Level assessment rules and autumn data deadlines.