As reported by FE Week, the FE Commissioner Richard Atkins investigated how the college ran out of money as well as claims of financial irregularities. The service confirmed the undertaking into Hadlow College today, following a leaked statement of proposals prepared by administrators BDO, which said enquiries into the “conduct of relevant personnel in the period leading up to the onset of insolvency” were being made. No. “Sanctions may be imposed for causing or persuading the statutory corporation to commit an offence at common law (e.g. This should be a criminal investigation end of story and they should be both facing a custodial sentence and a loss of their pensions. Its great news to hear that Paul Hannan and Mark Lumsden-Taylor are going to be investigated for their conduct – its about time this happened. Teachers say they're kept in dark on pupil Covid tests, Phonics screening check: 5 ways to reduce the stress, NHS Covid-19 app: 5 things teachers need to know. The service confirmed the undertaking into Hadlow College today, following a leaked statement of proposals prepared by administrators BDO, which said enquiries into the “conduct of relevant personnel in the period leading up to the onset of insolvency” were being made. I spend a lot of time with college leaders and governors and attending and engaging with college boards. A government investigation into financial irregularities at the college is ongoing. Speedy assurance from the education administrator and all partner agencies will be needed to give them confidence to start their studies at the college in the autumn. I worry also about the impact on the confidence of leaders and governors in other colleges, all of whom are facing without any doubt the hardest financial stress colleges have ever faced. Curriculum design: Is your scheme of work working? Its a blood boiling scenario for anyone like me who worked at the College and saw first hand what was going on. “It is essential that learning here remains,” he insisted. Registered in England and Wales. The land occupied by the school is rented from the college on a 125-year lease. Sometimes poor leadership and scandal lie behind the numbers. Most of these will go relatively unnoticed, even though the impact on the owners, staff, creditors and customers might be profound.
The DfE will strive for a good outcome from this to show that they are committed to colleges and to continued opportunities for the people in this part of Kent. Lessons must be learned to ensure that Hadlow College is the the first and last college insolvency, writes David Hughes. David Hughes is chief executive of the Association of Colleges, It only takes a moment and you'll get access to more news, plus courses, jobs and teaching resources tailored to you, Following the Rishi Sunak's statement today, Anneliese Dodds says his 'lack of action' on training and skills is 'worrying', Ofsted's new visits have been criticised as inspections by stealth – but what are they really like? In part, this will be mediated by the speed of response, how quickly a solution is found and about the way partners and the media spin the story.