College-industry partnership highlights growing need for industry-ready learning environments
A new partnership between West Herts College and Kedrion Biopharma is underlining the increasing importance of aligning education estates with real-world industry requirements, particularly in high-tech sectors such as life sciences. The collaboration, based in Hertfordshire, is providing students with hands-on experience, mentoring and exposure to careers in biopharma, a sector that continues to expand […]
Why women in FE still feel ‘lucky’ to be in the room
For much of her career, West Herts College Group CEO Gill Worgan believed she had “over-achieved”. Not because she wasn’t capable. Not because she wasn’t delivering. But because, as a woman rising through senior roles in further education, she carried a persistent feeling that she was somehow fortunate simply to be there. “I’ve had to […]
‘Regional Improvement Teams’ introduced to help underperforming colleges raise standards
The Government says around 70,000 college students will benefit from new Regional Improvement Teams in new standards push, which will help to break the link between background and success through its Plan for Change Government will also invest nearly £800m extra into funding for 16–19-year-olds next year (2026-7). Coming from the existing Spending Review settlement, […]
North Kent College cuts tape on new Living Technology Suites facilities
North Kent College has opened the doors at its assisted Living Technology Suites, unveiling cutting-edge facilities that it says will play a key role in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Installed at its Tonbridge and Dartford campuses, each suite is equipped with state-of-the-art smart technology that supports people with conditions such as dementia. […]