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WorldSkills UK chief to lead City & Guilds Foundation
Education May 12, 2026

WorldSkills UK chief to lead City & Guilds Foundation

Ben Blackledge will remain in post to oversee Team UK's performance at the upcoming WorldSkills competition in Shanghai whilst taking up his new role at the vocational qualifications foundation. The appointment unites two major organisations in the further education and skills landscape.

Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations
Education May 12, 2026

Youth mobility scheme disagreement hampering reset of UK-EU relations

Deal was expected by end of month but talks hit buffers over cap on number of people entering UK and tuition feesUK politics live – latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesSignificant gaps remain in negotiations on the reset in relations between the UK and the EU despite Keir Starmer’s latest pled...

Babies Under One Account for Third of Serious Safeguarding Incidents
Safeguarding May 12, 2026

Babies Under One Account for Third of Serious Safeguarding Incidents

Babies under the age of one remain the most vulnerable age group, accounting for a third of all serious safeguarding incidents between 2024 and 2025, according to a new report. The findings underscore the critical need for robust early intervention and multi-agency vigilance during the earliest months of life.

Report Urges Devolution of Powers to Mend Fragmented Post-16 System
Policy May 11, 2026

Report Urges Devolution of Powers to Mend Fragmented Post-16 System

A new report has highlighted the fragmented nature of England's post-16 education landscape and called for greater local government powers to create cohesive skills provision. The findings suggest that devolving decision-making could help streamline pathways from further education into employment for young people across different regions.

Birmingham City University urged not to axe Black studies MA
Education May 11, 2026

Birmingham City University urged not to axe Black studies MA

More than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launchedMore than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemning plans to close an MA in Black studies and global justice at Birmingham City University (BCU), just m...