Tory cuts mean college closures


An analysis of adult education budgets published by the House of Commons library this month suggests up to four in 10 further education and sixth-form colleges are at threat of closure in England. 


The UCU college staff union said the cuts to adult education budgets are a devastating blow to colleges and will change the face of further education in many parts of the country.


UCU general secretary Sally Hunt said: “Funding for adult skills has fallen 35% since 2009, and the latest reductions could be the final nail in the coffin for some courses. This will shut the door on many learners who use adult education as a springboard for improving their skills.”

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