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Further education colleges in England face losing financial independence

The Guardian - Higher Education

Government likely to treat FE sector as ‘big schools’, removing autonomy over borrowing and investment Further education (FE) colleges are likely to be treated as “big schools” by the government and lose critical financial independence, after a ruling reclassified colleges in England as part of central government.

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Planet Education Networks buys Dublin-based education group

The PIE News

Planet Education Networks , a network of universities, partners and affiliates, said this deal will not only broaden its portfolio but significantly bolster the offering available to local and international students in Ireland. Joining forces with Planet Education Networks enables us to expand our reach and enhance our educational offerings.

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The Ofsted reports that raise questions about the wider tertiary system

Wonkhe

A special commission from DfE saw five colleges accused of “draining public money” in further education teacher training. Michael Salmon connects the dots with higher education

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Students Can’t Access Transcripts From Shuttered Online College

Inside Higher Ed

Former students of Union Institute & University, an online university based in Cincinnati that closed over the summer, say they cannot access their transcripts, causing problems for those hoping to pursue further education.

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Adoping a regional tertiary education, research and innovation system in England: priorities, principles and practicalities

HEPI

A week on from the Labour Government’s first Budget, it is clear that its first 100 days have left universities, further education colleges, and apprenticeship providers in England in a state of uncomfortable anticipation. This is a big ask! It is an overarching vision.

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A Vice-Chancellor writes: Those arguing for a graduate tax should look at the experience of Further Education – and be careful what they wish for

HEPI

You would be hard pressed to find someone in either the higher education sector or Westminster willing to argue that the current funding system for universities is working well. In the last month, a number of colleges have had to suspend negotiations with private sector lending partners as they can no longer seek commercial borrowing.

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What would be the impact of the freedom of speech bill on colleges?

Wonkhe

Further education colleges are used to being overlooked and underfunded – but the free speech bill will have serious consequences for the sector, argues Julian Gravatt. The post What would be the impact of the freedom of speech bill on colleges? appeared first on Wonkhe.