News ‘Preferred’ Social Mobility Commission chair wants ‘complete overhaul’ of FE The government’s preferred candidate to chair the Social Mobility Commission has told MPs that the FE sector needs a… Paul Offord 7y Paul Offord 7y News Exclusive Names of over 60 colleges involved in new careers hubs revealed The names of more than 60 FE colleges set to play key roles in new hubs, which the education… Paul Offord 7y Paul Offord 7y News Ofqual launch 52 question T-level consultation – but four week deadline a ‘shame’ Ofqual has today launched a consultation about how it will regulate T-levels – but has only given the sector… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Chair of college embroiled in bitter merger row resigns The embattled chair of a London college that was at the centre of a bitter row with staff and… Jude Burke 7y Jude Burke 7y News Learndirect criticised by Ofsted for ‘confusion’ over apprentices’ transfer Leaders at Learndirect have been criticised by Ofsted for causing “confusion and uncertainty” over the transfer of their apprentices… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Careers and Enterprise Company agrees to publish board minutes The Careers and Enterprise Company has responded to savage criticism from MPs over secrecy by finally agreeing to publish its… Paul Offord 7y Paul Offord 7y News IfA yet to review duplicate and low-skill standards The Institute for Apprenticeships has yet to carry out any formal review of duplicate, narrow or low-skill standards –… Jude Burke 7y Jude Burke 7y News Ofsted watch: Bad week for providers – especially UTCs It was a poor week for providers who received full inspections, as one failed to improve its grade three… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Great Debate on apprenticeships: time for stability, or major change? The motion: This house believes the fall in apprenticeship starts since last May and the unspent levy proves urgent… Billy Camden 7y Billy Camden 7y News Three ‘inadequate’ UTCs in a week as Lord Baker blames Ofsted Ofsted has dealt a series of devastating blows to university technical colleges this week, with three of the 14-to-19… Jude Burke 7y Jude Burke 7y News 3aaa inspection ‘incomplete’ as whistleblowing sparks review An investigation is being carried out by government officials into apprenticeship giant Aspire Achieve Advance, after claims made by a… Paul Offord 7y Paul Offord 7y News Ex-minister calls subcontracting fees ‘scandalous’, but DfE has ‘no concerns’ The government has for the first time concluded they have “no concerns” about subcontracting fees, despite more than 10… Paul Offord 7y Paul Offord 7y Newer 1 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 839 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
