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Further education provides a lifeline. But try telling the government that
John Harris
The gilded cage of Westminster appears to regard FE colleges and the skills they offer as irrelevant. To cut would be both destructive and counterproductive
Mind the gap: why colleges have so many female leaders
There’s a higher proportion of female leaders in further education colleges than universities and schools. Journalist Holly Welham explores what makes the sector so inclusive
The human cost of funding cuts: diversity declines among college leaders
Spending cuts are undoing all the hard work that’s gone into ensuring black, Asian and minority ethnic staff are fairly represented in senior leadership. Ian Nash reports
The future of further education is turbulent, but full of opportunity
FE has suffered swingeing cuts under the coalition. But the crisis is a chance to reexamine funding, training and new technology. Harriet Swain reports
Politicians must start seeing lifelong learning as an investment – not a cost
Savage cuts in adult education funding have left us with an elitist system which fails those who need it most and undermines the government’s own skills agenda
Cuts, competition and Ofsted – a lethal cocktail driving colleges to merge
As further education battens down the hatches, mergers are on the increase. But what makes a successful partnership and what pitfalls should colleges avoid? Journalist Holly Welham explores
Further education in 2020: the challenges and opportunities – event
In the fight for survival against squeezed budgets and increasing competition, colleges are getting more innovative. Join our event to consider what the sector will look like in five years
More efficient, more entrepreneurial: how UK colleges benefit from Babson
A programme at Babson College, Massachusetts, helps senior leaders encourage entrepreneurialism among staff and students. Janet Murray explores how it’s transforming further education on this side of the pond
Funding cuts, policy changes and careers advice: how are colleges faring?
Looking to the general election in 2015, further education needs more funding and a consistent, long-term strategy from the next government, reports Louise Tickle
College tutors can't do in 36 weeks what teachers fail to achieve in 11 years
The Secret College Tutor
You’re right Ofsted, English and maths teaching in colleges could be better. But you need to look beyond data to see why this is happening, says our anonymous blogger
