This week's update from David includes, The UK government and parliament, 16 to 18 funding campaign, Ofsted inspections, Procurement, Functional Skills English and maths revised subject content consultation, GCSE English and maths benchmarks (MiDES report), Transport and FE and HE, AoC Autumn Term Curriculum Conference – Tuesday 3 October, London, Managing the Transition into Management - Tuesday 12 October 2017, London, College success