Colleges Scotland

Colleges in Scotland have had a 20% real-terms funding cut in this Parliamentary session, according to a new report from Audit Scotland. A real-term reduction of £1 in every £5 of investment since 2021/22 has led to colleges operating “in an extremely difficult financial landscape&

Scottish colleges say they are "unable to afford" a sum of over £15 million which they need to pay as a result of the upcoming increase in employer national insurance contributions. Analysis published today by Colleges Scotland shows that Scotland’s 24 colleges need a minimum of £1

Scotland's colleges face mounting financial pressure, with a 17% real-terms funding cut since 2021/22 and a further £32.7 million reduction this fiscal year, Audit Scotland has revealed. The public auditing body's report shows cash balances held by colleges are also forecast to fall. Under the

The Scottish Government must invest in Scotland’s colleges in next month’s Budget or Scotland will miss the opportunity to create the skilled workforce required to maintain key services today and service the green industries of the future, according to Colleges Scotland. In its fund