Adult Residency Eligibility Criteria Simplification

To support adult learners in utilising the adult skills fund (ASF) in non-devolved areas, including free courses for jobs, the DfE will simplify residency eligibility rules from Friday 1 August 2025. Click here for more.

DfE FE Update 18 June

Latest FE news from the DFE including: 1. College financial data (CFD) service portal now available; 2. 2024 to 2025 year-end forecast funding claim: indicative reconciliation statement(s); 3. Adult residency eligibility criteria simplification; 4.Information: Free...

Youth Employment Week 7 – 11 July

Youth Employment Week returns from 7–11 July 2025. Now in its 3rd year, this week is your opportunity to celebrate the incredible potential of young people – their ideas, energy, and ambition are shaping the future of our workforce.

MPs Urge Maximum Possible FE Devolution

Power over post-16 technical education should be devolved to the “maximum possible extent” to mayors and leaders of new strategic authorities, MPs on parliament’s business and trade committee (BTC) have said. Click here for more from FE Week.