Secretary of State for Education addresses colleges

The Secretary of State for Education, Nicky Morgan, has addressed members of the Association of Colleges at a special reception in London. She said: "Further education and sixth-form colleges are central institutions to the education of young people: preparing them for adult life and developing the skills for a more prosperous nation. "This government’s commitment to the sector through the Spending Review settlement, reform to technical and professional routes and target of 3 million apprentices; alongside your staff’s dedication and shared commitment to transforming the lives of young people is a partnership that will truly prepare our young people for adult life." Read her full speech via the gov.uk website.