Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe The first training provider to receive Ofsted’s new lowest grade had its government contract terminated a month before inspectors returned and upgraded its apprenticeship achievement judgment by two ratings. JS Consult Limited has been left “disappointed” by the decision and hopes the Department for Education will give other providers the opportunity to demonstrate progress before taking such severe contractual action in similar situations in the future. The London-based firm was originally inspected in January, when inspectors judged its apprenticeship achievement to require ‘urgent improvement’. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in