Two Mayors Walk Away from Skills Bootcamps

Two regional authorities are discontinuing the skills bootcamp training model after gaining greater freedom over adult skills plans in new devolution deals. Under a gradual roll-out, the government is lifting ring-fencing rules for mayors around funding for courses...

Deputy FE commissioner Joins Ofsted Board

A deputy further education commissioner has been appointed to Ofsted’s board. Frances Wadsworth is one of five recruits to the watchdog’s governance team. Click here for more from FE Week.

Global Employment Stable but Decent Jobs in Short Supply

Global unemployment remains stable, but progress toward decent work has stalled, according to a new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO), which warns that young people continue to struggle in a job market which risks being further undermined by AI...

Connect to Work Statistics: Publication Proposals Consultation

From late spring 2026, the DWP plans to release regular official statistics about the Connect to Work employment programme. They would like you to tell us what additional Connect to Work statistics you would like them to develop in the future and what you would use...