Ofsted

University-run apprenticeship provider hit with Ofsted ‘inadequate’

University of Bolton makes one of its deans new chief executive for its apprenticeship provider business

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
News

What’s actually new in Sunak’s maths to 18 (re)announcement?

The prime minister sets out new expert group, £6k FE teacher cash offer and extended maths hubs in bid…

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
News

Sunak’s maths to 18 expert advisory group revealed

They include an architect of the national curriculum, a former Ofqual boss and the CEO of a credit card…

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Apprenticeships

Five join register of flexi-job apprenticeship agencies after failed bids reconsidered

Five organisations pass new financial sustainability assessment to join register

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Young people

DfE seeks another contractor to help boost T Level employer placements

Two-year contract will see organisation engage with private and public sector employers to host T Level placements

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Insurance apprenticeship provider censured for heavy focus on industry qualifications

Ofsted raises concerns over Apex Management Consultants’ engagement with employers

Jason Noble
Jason Noble


Colleges

The Bedford College Group announces new chief executive

Barnsley College chief executive Yiannis Koursis will take over from Ian Pryce in January 2024

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
News

DfE offers £3.9m for contractor to help on education climate action plans

Provider will recruit ‘expert’ volunteers to offer schools and colleges advice on meeting government’s new climate change strategy requirements

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
News

Pearson hires Ofqual’s standards director after BTEC fiasco

Ofqual’s director of standards Cath Jadhav will take over as responsible officer for exam board Pearson in July

Amy Walker
Amy Walker
Apprenticeships, Higher education

OfS to create £40m fund to boost degree apprenticeship take-up

Office for Students confirms fund can be used for existing providers and those delivering degree apprenticeships for the first…

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Apprenticeships, Training Providers

The Marples lawsuit: DfE rebuts ‘fundamentally flawed’ claim

DfE has denied that officials acted negligently, with malice, or in bad faith in refusing 3aaa sale in 2016

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges

Former national college to officially close down

NCATI, formerly the National College for High Speed Rail, will cease to exist by July 31, 2023

Billy Camden
Billy Camden

Must read

Colleges, Long read

Inside FE’s lifeline for under-16s: Stepping in where schools fail

More and more anxious 14-16 year olds not in school are starting afresh in colleges, but they are under-recognised,…

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Colleges, Long read

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
Shane Chowen
Young people

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
Anviksha Patel
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
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms

The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Shane Chowen
News

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
Shane Chowen