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 8y Jude Burke 8y 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 8y Billy Camden 8y 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 8y Paul Offord 8y 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 8y Jude Burke 8y 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 8y Billy Camden 8y 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 8y Billy Camden 8y 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 8y Jude Burke 8y 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 8y Paul Offord 8y 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 8y Paul Offord 8y News Exclusive ‘Incredible’ that DfE unsure which of its apprentices were already civil servants The Department for Education has drawn criticism for not knowing whether more than a third of its apprentices were… Billy Camden 8y Billy Camden 8y News BTEC award winners 2018 unveiled The 24 winners of the 2018 BTEC awards have been recognised at a glitzy ceremony in London. Central Hall… Billy Camden 8y Billy Camden 8y News National Audit Office reviewing apprenticeship reforms progress A follow-up review of apprenticeships has been launched by the National Audit Office, which will focus on whether the… Paul Offord 8y Paul Offord 8y Newer 1 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 848 Older Must read Colleges, Long read Investigation 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 2w Jessica Hill 2w 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 3mo Shane Chowen 3mo Young people 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 4mo Anviksha Patel 4mo Next 3 stories 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 4mo Shane Chowen 4mo 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 4mo Billy Camden and Shane Chowen 4mo News 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 5mo Shane Chowen 5mo