Apprenticeships, Training Providers
‘Strategic review’ of Lifetime Training’s cost base ‘directs resources towards areas of highest demand’
Billy Camden
Prison education
At least 17 new prisons identified for employer-led work programmes
Jason Noble
UTCs
DfE to consider funding termination for University Collegiate School in Bolt
Jason Noble
Adult education, Devolution
Proposals include upping its low income threshold, free courses for West Midlands FE staff and reviewing learner support funding
Shane Chowen
Ofsted
Ofsted reports concerns over a lack of off-the-job training at Bestland Solutions Ltd
Jason Noble
skills
Levelling Up department allows use of UKSPF skills funding to be used from April 2023 instead of April 2024
Jason Noble
News
Long-awaited draft guidance will be released and consulted on ‘later in the spring’
Billy Camden
Long read
Multiple internal and external investigations and a complete relationship breakdown contribute to sponsor change
Jessica Hill
Skills bootcamps, Skills reform
Learners waited a year for training due to dispute over financially ‘unviable’ flagship scheme
Billy Camden
WorldSkills
Four new WorldSkills UK board members will be ‘strong advocates’ for education and skills
Shane Chowen
Prison education
Lords debate and parliamentary motion hears calls for standardised curricula and qualifications
Jason Noble
Colleges
College confirms campus to remain closed until the end of term as arrangements for exams to be made
Jason Noble
