

The Great Divide: Decoding the Budget's £590 Million Upswing vs. Adult Skills Cuts
Date | 28th November 2025 The latest round of government announcements has painted a contrasting picture for the Further Education (FE) sector. While the 16-18 provision received a much-needed injection of funding, the adult skills budget faced notable reductions. For college leaders and finance teams, understanding the specific details of these shifts is vital for strategic planning in the years ahead. 1. A Substantial £590 Million Boost for 16-18 Funding The most positive n
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Navigating the New FE Landscape: A View on Policy and the Employer Imperative
The recent flurry of policy announcements, culminating in the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper, signals a significant push to reshape Further Education. From our perspective on the ground, the introduction of V Levels and the broader drive towards a more integrated tertiary system are welcome steps toward simplifying the complex post-16 landscape. V Levels, in particular, with their focus on offering flexible, high-quality technical routes and the ability to "mix and
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Blueprint for the Future: V-Levels, STEM Incentives, and Workforce Data Shaping UK FE
Date | 7th November 2025 The UK's Further Education (FE) sector, particularly the crucial 16-18 college provision, continues to undergo significant reform aimed at modernising the curriculum and stabilising the workforce. This week, we’ve seen important updates from the Department for Education (DfE) regarding qualification restructuring, vital staff retention initiatives, and the ongoing push for deeper sector insight through data collection. Simplifying the Landscape: The R
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“'V' is for Vocational: Unpacking the Post-16 Skills White Paper and the New Qualifications Landscape
Date | 24th October 2025 The Post-16 Shake-Up: V Levels, Funding, and a Focus on the Workforce The UK further education sector for 16–18-year-olds has been handed a roadmap for its future this week with the publication of the government's comprehensive Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper. The document sets out a significant overhaul of qualifications, an injection of investment, and a renewed strategy for supporting young people into skilled employment. Introducing the N
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