News Exclusive Apprenticeship levy usage rockets from 5 to 22% in second year but only 15% since launch Employers used 22 per cent of their apprenticeship levy funds in the 12 months to the end of January… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Ofqual issues first ever intention to fine end-point assessment organisation An end-point assessment organisation is facing a potential fine of £50,000 after “technical issues” affected its delivery of apprenticeship… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News College to slash another 55 jobs in effort to save £2m A college in financial crisis has announced plans to shed another 55 jobs in a move that is expected… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Edexcel maths A-level paper leaks referred to prosecutors Police investigating high-profile leaks of Edexcel A-level exam papers in 2017 and 2018 have passed their first case to… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Ofsted watch: New apprenticeship provider censured in otherwise strong showing by FE A new apprenticeship provider has been heavily criticised for not monitoring its subcontracted provision in what was otherwise a… Fraser Whieldon 7y Fraser Whieldon 7y News Exclusive Assessment organisation finally found for nursing apprentices Thousands of nursing apprentices who have less than a year before they finish their training can breathe a sigh… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Exclusive Huge employer provider to downsize and scrap all level 2 apprenticeships A major retailer is scrapping all of its level 2 provision in a move that will see a huge… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Apprenticeship quango tender for quality assurance won by incumbent The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has once again awarded its long-term external quality assurance (EQA) contract to… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Plans revealed for Londoners to receive free ESOL courses up to entry level 3 from next year The Greater London Authority is planning to provide free English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) courses up to… Fraser Whieldon 7y Fraser Whieldon 7y News Ofsted watch: 8 out of 10 providers celebrate positive reports It has been a very successful week for FE providers, with eight out of the 10 reports published by… Jessica Fino 7y Jessica Fino 7y News Exclusive Treasury took back over £300m despite small employers being turned away The government has for the first time admitted the vast majority of the £400 million underspend from the Department… Jessica Fino 7y Jessica Fino 7y News Government to fully-fund college pension cost increase The Department for Education has today revealed it will provide extra funding to cover the rise in pension contributions… Jessica Fino 7y Jessica Fino 7y Newer 1 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 839 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 1w Shane Chowen 1w 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 1mo Anviksha Patel 1mo 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 2mo Shane Chowen 2mo 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 2mo Billy Camden and Shane Chowen 2mo 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 2mo Shane Chowen 2mo 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 3mo Anviksha Patel 3mo
