Funding
Policy and research from UCU on the funding of UK post-16 education.
General election 2024
Information on the UK general election being held on 4 July 2024.
Skills 2030 - A World-class Skills System
UCU evidence to The Policy Connect, 'Skills 2030' inquiry held during Autumn 2023.
Skills for jobs: FE funding and accountability
UCU response to the 2022 DfE consultation on implementing a new further education funding and accountability system in England.
Lifelong loan entitlement
In February 2022, the UK government ran a consultation on the lifelong loan entitlement, which in England from 2025 will provide individuals with a loan entitlement to the equivalent of four years of post-18 education to use over their lifetime.
Review of post-18 education and funding on higher education 2022
In February 2022, the UK government undertook a review of proposals for higher education reform, including student numbers and eligibility requirements, as well as setting out how the government plans to improve outcomes and rising costs and debt.
Post-16 qualification review 2021
The future of post-16 qualifications: written evidence submitted by UCU
FE funding and accountability reforms in England
The Department for Education held a consultation on further education funding and accountability reforms in England.
Initial teacher training (ITT) market review
The UK government have been consulting on changes to the initial teaching training system (ITE).
National Skills Fund consultation
The UK government Department for Education held a consultation on the operation of the National Skills Fund in England.
General election 2019
Ahead of the general election in December 2019, UCU published a manifesto setting out six key areas for reform of post-16 education and looked at how the main political parties' pledges stack up.
Future of the Skills System
The Skills Commission, Policy Connect and Learning and Work Institute launched an inquiry investigating the FE provider base, employer needs, and the implementation of national policy at a local level.
The Augar review
UCU response to the May 2019 Augar review of post-18 education sector and the funding issues it faces.
Towards a National Education Service
In 2017 the Labour party proposed a new National Education Service to provide 'cradle-to-grave learning, free at the point of use'. UCU has been examining these proposals and setting out its own principles and priorities for the creation of a new, progressive education system.
Review of post-18 education and funding 2018
In February 2018, the UK prime minister confirmed that the government would undertake a review of post-18 education and funding, with a stated aim of 'creating a joined-up system that works for everyone'.
Statement on additional learning support
A joint statement from UCU and Disability Rights UK (DRUK) on additional learning support.
Apprenticeships
Looking at UCU's policy on apprenticeships.
Briefing on the Teaching Excellence Framework
UCU briefing on the Teaching Excellence Framework following the year 2 results.
General election 2017
Ahead of the general election on 8 June, UCU produced its manifesto outlining a number of key areas for investment and reform in post-school education and invited political parties of all stripes to work with us in developing a vision for well-resourced and accessible lifelong learning across the UK.
The second REF
UCU will be responding to the consultation on the second REF. This briefing requests feedback on some of the main recommendations in the consultation document.
Higher Education and Research Bill
UCU briefings on the 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill
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