Devolution of adult skills funding: what providers need to know

For colleges and training providers, understanding who commissions provision, what their priorities are and how funding can be used is becoming an essential part of curriculum and business planning. A recent announcement…

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Ruth Sutherland CBE announced as next Chair of Council at University of Salford

Ruth will take up the position on , bringing extensive leadership, governance and charitable sector experience to the University. The Chair of Council leads the University’s governing body and provides oversight of its…

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NCG Learners Develop Leadership Skills at Unloc Conference

The event brought together learners from Carlisle College, Kidderminster College, Lewisham College, Newcastle College, Newcastle Sixth Form College, Southwark College and West Lancashire College to take part in a packed…

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NCG Joins National Discussions on Skills and Employment at Labour Party Conference 2026

The panels explored the vital role colleges play as anchor institutions, connecting national priorities with local delivery while supporting learners, employers and communities and driving growth across the country.…

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East Sussex College celebrates six years of T-Level success during national T-Level Week

As one of the first FE providers nationally to deliver T-Levels, East Sussex College welcomed its first students onto the qualifications in 2020 and has since become one of the largest T-Level providers in the South…

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Leeds students embrace the ‘power of the pen’ to produce thought-provoking anthology

Colour is a collection of short stories, poems and self-reflection essays by students from Leeds City College’s 14+ Academies. More than 80 teenagers from the 14+ Academies, which offers an alternative to mainstream…

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Google returns to Basingstoke College of Technology to see AI in action

The visit follows an initial showcase earlier this year with Ben Gomes, Chief Technologist, Learning & Sustainability at Google, visited the campus. This second delegation included senior Google leaders Divya Jani, VP of…

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Tradition meets technology, trades and talent as Nescot welcomes Lord-Lieutenant

Young people took centre stage as the Lord-Lieutenant and community leaders sought the views of students and learned about the wide range of training and education opportunities available locally. The Lord-Lieutenant, a…

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University and social enterprise launch chart bid with music single rooted in wellbeing and connection

More than 35 people across the University and community performing arts group have worked to create the track, remix package and video for Find Your Light by WiP Rhyl, Jack Eagle and Uosee. They were released on Saturday…

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NHS bosses say smaller maternity units may have to close

The NHS Alliance, which represents health managers, says difficult decisions lie ahead and maternity services need to be consolidated to support safer care. It said a government taskforce into neonatal and maternity care…

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