Supporting the Power of Specialist FE

We are supporting ‘The Power of Specialist Further Education’ – a national awareness week that runs throughout this week from 1st- 5th December 2025, which celebrates the transformative impact of specialist further education.

Throughout the week we joined with other specialist colleges to call on policy makers and decision takers to recognise the value of specialist FE and its essential place within an inclusive education system – driving aspirational outcomes.

Some former interns and staff explain the Power of Specialist Further Education in this video, please click and enjoy!

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