Funding

The latest news and analysis on funding received by local authority and academy schools in the UK, including government spending, advice on budgeting and more

Monday

28th Dec 2020

What will 2021 bring for FE colleges?
In his yearly round-up, AoC leader David Hughes reflects on how colleges have risen to the challenge in the Covid crisis

Thursday

24th Dec 2020

‘We forgot Gavin!’- Home Alone, the education version
Jonathan Simons puts an education spin on a classic Christmas film – with Gavin Williamson stuck alone in No 10...

Wednesday

23rd Dec 2020

7 ways to mention ‘and colleges’ this Christmas
It has become a catchphrase for many this year. Eddie Playfair lists all the ways you can shoehorn ‘and colleges’ into Christmas conversations

Friday

18th Dec 2020

Adult education needs a revolution, say MPs
Committee calls on the government to revolutionise adult education with a community learning centre in every town

Monday

14th Dec 2020

Adult education funding: let’s be cautiously optimistic
As David Hughes remembers lifelong learning pioneer Bob Fryer, he looks at the future of adult education funding with hope
Funding should be uncoupled from student numbers
The Commission on the College of the Future is calling for changes to the funding of colleges and the way the tertiary sector is run in Scotland

Thursday

10th Dec 2020

How we can make the most of apprenticeship levy funds
Plans to make apprenticeship levy transfers easier are welcome – but more must be done, says Anna Ambrose

Wednesday

9th Dec 2020

Government announces 400 free courses for adults
The government has published a list of qualifications – but there are fears a limited budget might suggest low expected take-up

Sunday

6th Dec 2020

2021: Four priorities for FE in the new year
The sector must prioritise funding, mental health, training and recruitment, and remote learning, says Jonny Kay

Monday

30th Nov 2020

Apprenticeships: Government pledges business support
Businesses in Scotland will receive apprenticeship support significantly above what is available in England, Nicola Sturgeon has said
Vodafone extends free SIM card scheme to FE colleges
Vodafone has announced it is extending its schools.connected programme to reach another 100,000 young people – and colleges can now take part