WonkHE Any possible tertiary future for England’s post-18 system must lean into college-based HE

Andy Forbes introduces a new report from the Lifelong Education Institute and Mixed Economy Group of college HE providers making the case for expanding college-based HE.

The Lifelong Education Institute’s latest report – “Taking Higher Education Further” – shines a spotlight on the contribution of FE colleges to England’s higher education sector. In partnership with the Mixed Economy Group of colleges – a group representing the 43 colleges with a strategic interest in HE – we have explored the rationale for college-based higher education, analysed some of the barriers holding it back from expansion, and suggested ways in which policymakers could support its growth.To access the article click here