Been a funny old week for news

The election, the coalition, the change in name as well from DCFS to DFE, even the change in logo from cuddly, colourful and playful to clear, stark and simple.

So there was loads of education news, but it's all big stuff and as I focus solely on Functional Skills and Diplomas, there actually isn't a lot to report.

I'm pretty sure this will change as Gove, Teather, Gibb and Laughton get settled in, we'll start to see more activity, I just hope they hold the line on keeping Functional Skills as a rigorous, meaningful and essential qualification.

Jonathan Wells, Guroo Functional Skills