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.
The Sheffield College has earned recognition for educating and training the next generation of elite basketball talent. Basketball England, the sport’s national governing body, has named the college as the Yorkshire region winner of the Education Institution of the Year Award.
Leeds College of Building is shortlisted in the ‘Quality Improvement Team of the Year (FE Colleges)’ category against three other institutions. The category recognises teams that have delivered impactful and measurable improvements in quality and driven positive organisational change.
A new report has revealed a seismic shift in payment preferences among Gen Z students, with nearly 40% favouring digital wallets, while a third say they rarely carry cash. As the education sector grapples with outdated payment systems, colleges risk alienating students and missing out on revenue unless they adapt to the demands for increased choice and flexibility from the digital-first generation.
The Department for Education (DfE) must address issues surrounding student take-up, awareness and industry placement numbers to cement T Levels as the main technical education qualification for 16 to 19-year-olds, despite making progress since their introduction, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO) report.1
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, is a global event that highlights the importance of environmental protection. First observed in 1970, Earth Day now unites more than 190 countries in raising awareness about critical issues such as pollution, deforestation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. But most importantly, in inspiring action.
FE teachers and students from Blackpool and Fylde College, Basingstoke College of Technology, and City College Norwich took part in a final challenge, which tested their skills through a series of workstations simulating processes from McLaren’s production line.
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS College) proudly celebrated the launch of SGS GREEN, the College’s new Green Skills Training Centre. This new centre will provide specialised training in green technologies, addressing the increasing demand for skilled professionals in the renewable energy and sustainability sectors.
FE college groups across England will receive a share of £302 million to fix, maintain and improve their buildings under government’s Plan for Change.
Cyber security leaders form partnership to arm higher and further education sector against cyber attacks amidst increase in breaches
Why colleges are uniquely positioned to lead climate and sustainability education, and how the FE sector can prepare learners for a greener, more resilient future.
