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Arts and media provider to challenge Ofsted ‘inadequate’ rating

An arts and media provider with a large proportion of high needs learners is challenging an ‘inadequate’ report after…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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Bath Studio School confirms it will close in 2020

A studio school in Bath that has struggled to meet costs as a result of severely low student numbers…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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Hadlow Group chief executive on sick leave following FE Commissioner intervention

The Hadlow Group is on the hunt for an interim chief executive after its leader went on sick leave…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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Another studio school considers closure over poor recruitment

Leaders of a studio school in Liverpool are “strongly considering” closing their institution next year, after poor recruitment affected…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Revealed: The awarding organisations to deliver the first three T-levels

The awarding organisations that will develop, deliver and award the first three T-levels have been revealed by the government….

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Mysterious apprenticeship provider judged ‘insufficient’ by Ofsted following FE Week exposé

A provider that received over £16 million in three years from college subcontracting deals has been exposed by Ofsted…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden


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Government agency to charge for apprenticeship quality assurance

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education is to start charging for its apprenticeship external quality assurance service. News…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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DfE publishes indicators for potential fraud in education providers

Working “unusual” hours and claims in excess of actual expenses have been listed as indicators for training providers that…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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Two more providers removed from T-levels 2020 delivery

Two providers will no longer deliver the first wave of T-levels after one received a low Ofsted rating and…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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ESFA bans six more new providers from taking on apprentices

Six more providers have received temporary bans on recruiting apprentices as Ofsted continues its scrutiny of new provision, with…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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DfE reveals colleges allocated £470m in financial support

Around £470 million has now been allocated by the government to cover the costs of implementing post-area review changes…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Hadlow Group senior leader resigns as FE Commissioner steps in

The FE Commissioner has intervened at the Hadlow Group as its deputy chief executive hands in his resignation, FE…

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon

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Adult education, Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Apprenticeships purge: Team leader and chartered manager among 16 axed standards

Ministers also unveil the first 7 apprenticeship units

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges, Politics

Joe Docherty: Labour peer quit college role over ‘inappropriate conduct’

The former education executive has been suspended by the party weeks after being sent to the House of Lords…

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill and Gabriel Pogrund
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
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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