Apprenticeships, Politics Halfon opposes levy changes – despite chancellor’s openness for reforms Conservative MPs pile in on calls to reform the apprenticeship levy Shane Chowen 2y Shane Chowen 2y Ofsted ‘More transparent’ Ofsted complaints process gets go ahead Internal reviews scrapped and new post-inspection calls allowed in changes to speed up process and increase transparency Amy Walker 2y Amy Walker 2y Apprenticeships Apprentice minimum wage band could be axed Low Pay Commission will examine evidence before scrapping the apprentice minimum wage Anviksha Patel 2y Anviksha Patel 2y Politics Fears of even more FE budget cuts after autumn statement Spending on non-protected government budgets, like further education, at risk due to spending on tax cuts, according to analysts Shane Chowen 2y Shane Chowen 2y Apprenticeships, Politics, Skills reform Exclusive OBR forecast hikes apprenticeship levy intake to £4bn next year Gap between levy receipts and public spending distribution becomes ‘gaping chasm’ Billy Camden 2y Billy Camden 2y Ofqual, Ofsted Exclusive Ofqual investigation ‘made me feel like a criminal’ Apprenticeship assessment firm exits market after regulator’s audit left owner feeling suicidal Billy Camden 2y Billy Camden 2y Apprenticeships ‘Professional status’ scheme for apprenticeships launched Apprentices will be awarded post nominal designations through the scheme Shane Chowen 2y Shane Chowen 2y Ofsted University grabs top Ofsted marks for ‘ambitious’ healthcare apprenticeships Leaders praised for ‘sustainable and steady’ apprenticeship growth Anviksha Patel 2y Anviksha Patel 2y Ofsted Ofsted scrutiny of ‘huge benefit’ to education sector, Spielman says in last annual report Watchdog also flags ‘deeply concerning’ FE teacher training, continued poor apprenticeship provision, and bootcamps quality assurance fears FE Week Reporter 2y FE Week Reporter 2y Sponsored post Sponsored What’s next in the post-16 reforms? David Rowley, Product Manager in Technical Education at the awarding organisation NCFE, explains the latest developments from the post-16… Advertorial 2y NCFE 2y Ofsted Ofsted: College results improve again while ITPs drop to EIF low The quality of education at general FE colleges has hit another record high, but the proportion of independent training… Anviksha Patel 2y Anviksha Patel 2y News Autumn statement: £50m pilot for ‘growth sector’ apprenticeships Apprentice minimum wage rises, while talks over levy restrictions continue Billy Camden 2y Billy Camden 2y Newer 1 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 842 Older Must read Colleges, Long read Exclusive Legrave’s last orders: build cash, challenge leaders and don’t ignore teaching In her final interview, the outgoing FE Commissioner warns colleges not to mistake funding rises for financial safety Shane Chowen 1mo Shane Chowen 1mo 16-19 Long read Curriculum review: ‘Strengthen’ resit accountability and reduce T Level assessment burden Review recommends already-announced V Levels, level 2 pathways and new pre-GCSE English and maths quals Anviksha Patel 2mo Anviksha Patel 2mo News Case dismissed: Marples loses High Court claim against DfE A judge has dismissed a multi-million-pound claim brought by former training boss Peter Marples and his family against the… Shane Chowen 3mo Shane Chowen 3mo Next 3 stories Skills reform Long read New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled Billy Camden 3mo Billy Camden and Shane Chowen 3mo Qualifications Exclusive Revealed: V Levels incoming as axe looms for BTECs New qualifications set to launch as ‘third route’ between A-levels and T Levels Shane Chowen 3mo Shane Chowen 3mo Politics, Skills reform Exclusive DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims Anviksha Patel 4mo Anviksha Patel 4mo
