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Sexual harm is rising in schools - but is there enough resource to tackle it?

As a ÌÇÐÄVlog investigation highlights the increase in sexual violence and sexual harassment in schools, experts call for more training and support to respond to the problem

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EXCLUSIVE: Colleges to receive 16-19 funding boost 

Colleges set to get additional funding if they have recruited more than 100 extra students this year, ÌÇÐÄVlog understands

Jon Richards: The man speaking up for support staff

Jon Richards, head of education at Unison, talks about fighting for the safety of support staff in the Covid crisis

Teacher pay gap between college types widens

More teachers than ever are leaving the college sector within two years, new research on the FE workforce reveals

Mental health: 94% of colleges report suicide attempts

EXCLUSIVE: The Association of Colleges urges further education providers to engage with local suicide prevention plans

Student mental health: 14 ways to tackle the crisis 

EXCLUSIVE: With the number of college students needing mental health support rising, a new report suggests key changes

Apprenticeships: why new starters are so important

This morning's apprenticeship figures show why there is a crucial need for policy to make sure young people and those with lower-level qualifications aren’t forgotten in the recovery

Community learning: participation falls by almost 50%

The statistics come after the Commons education select committee called for a community learning centre in every town

Date for submitting grades is delayed in Scotland

Announcement comes before next week's update on when pupils could start returning to school buildings

PM: We hope to reopen schools from 8 March

Prime minister Boris Johnson says there is not enough data to show it would be safe for more pupils to return next month

College students in Scotland fall by 26,000

Student numbers dropped most significantly during first Covid lockdown, says Scottish Funding Council

Teacher training: More than 600 get new FE bursary

Bursary scheme is a step forward – but more must be done on teacher recruitment and retention, say industry leaders

MPs criticise the DfE over college finances

Where colleges are struggling financially, government intervention is not effective, says the Public Accounts Committee

Is now the best of times or the worst of times for FE?

There are good ideas in the FE White Paper – but some groups most in need don't get a mention, says Gordon Marsden

Why meaningful Holocaust education in school is crucial

To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, Dr Paula Cowan looks at how schools can teach the subject to a new generation

Prison education: Staff vote of ‘no confidence’ in CEO

Union members at the UK's biggest prison education provider have raised concerns about  unlawful recordings of private union meetings and fake Twitter accounts

Call to legally force colleges to consider skills needs

A new national vision for skills and lifelong learning must be introduced in Wales, says independent commission

Ucas: We want to be a one-stop shop for apprenticeships

To deliver a world-class skills system in the UK, there must be a level playing field in pathways, says Ucas' John Cope

Ofsted: Remote learning ‘threat’ to teacher wellbeing

The watchdog says increasing workload during the pandemic is an ongoing challenge for schools

GCSE resit results day was full triumphs and tears...

... mostly from the teachers, writes Kirsty Walker as she proudly reflects on her students' successes

Post-16 reform: Why all eyes are on the Treasury

The post-16 proposals published this week are all missing one key element – financial commitment, writes Andy Westwood

‘The Skills for Jobs White Paper is validation for FE’

It is encouraging to see that colleges are to be supported to build on their successes, says college leader Sam Parrett

FE White Paper: Why we need to trust, and be trusted

There is much to be welcomed in the White Paper, says college leader Amanda Melton – but there must be a culture shift

ÌÇÐÄVlog FE Awards 2021 open for entries

FE's leading awards celebrate the very best of the further education and skills sector – and now is the time to put forward your colleagues, teams or institutions

Post-16 reform: Today’s announcements at a glance

The key facts you need to know about the skills White Paper, the Augar Report response and the review of TEF