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CBI: Don’t restrict how the apprenticeship levy is spent

The Confederation of British Industry has urged the government not to restrict how the apprenticeship levy is spent in…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Serious safeguarding failures at ‘college’

Serious safeguarding failures at a multi-site “college” are to be exposed in an imminent Ofsted report, FE Week can…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Government set to miss apprenticeship target by a massive 800,000 starts

Latest official apprenticeship figures, published this morning, reveal the government is set to miss their manifesto commitment by a…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Sharp drop in adults studying English and maths, new data reveals

The number of adults studying English and maths dropped sharply last year, with achievements in the core subjects also…

Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
News

Apprenticeship starts for young people continue to fall – DfE reveal

The number of apprenticeships started by young people has fallen a further eight percent, the third year in a…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Interim CEO appointed at college under investigation for nepotism and ‘financial wrongdoing’

Hull College Group has appointed a short-term interim chief executive, as investigations into nepotism and financial wrongdoing continue, FE…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford


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Ofsted blasts ‘unreliable’ apprenticeship off-the-job training records

A new provider that has more than 300 apprentices on its books has been criticised by Ofsted for “unreliable”…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Adult care employers welcome switch to rail academy for apprenticeship oversight

A rail specialist firm has been chosen as the new external quality assurance provider for care apprenticeships, in a…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Training provider in college group given union recognition

Two unions have reached a deal to bargain over pay and working conditions on behalf of the almost 300…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Conservatives announce manifesto pledge of £3bn over 5 years for a ‘new National Skills Fund’

The Conservative Party has said they will launch a £600 million a year “new National Skills Fund” if they…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Full list of WorldSkills UK National medal winners revealed

The nation’s top skilled young people were recognised at an awards ceremony at WorldSkills UK LIVE tonight. They were…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
News

Inaugural WorldSkills UK Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Award winners revealed

The winners of the inaugural WorldSkills UK Diversity and Inclusion Heroes Awards have been crowned at WorldSkills UK LIVE….

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon

Must read

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
16-19

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
Qualifications

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
Politics, Skills reform

DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms

Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel