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Takeover planned for provider that slumped to ‘inadequate’

An independent training provider that has slumped two grades to ‘inadequate’ is trying to get taken over. Chesterfield-based NLT…

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SPONSORED: Search for providers to support India’s skills development

NOCN Group has launched a nationwide search for UK organisations that can provide technical and implementation support for skill…

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Snow news day: Prankster fakes college shutdown… before it closes for real

A prankster has caused confusion by setting up a fake Twitter account for a college and claiming it had…

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A college has complained to Ofsted about a grade three verdict on its 14-to-16 provision, which it claims failed…

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Future of ‘outstanding’ provider threatened by non-levy tender debacle

An ‘outstanding’ training provider is facing a significant challenge to survive after it was only awarded a fraction of…

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Revealed: The 714 providers that won non-levy tender funding

A total of 714 training providers have won contracts in the £650 million non-levy tender – nearly a third…

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Billy Camden
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Ofsted leadership approval soars under Spielman

A survey of civil servants working at the education watchdog shows a surge in approval of Ofsted’s leadership and…

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Billy Camden
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Hart Learning Group chief executive steps down

The chief executive of the Hart Learning Group has stepped down after three years in charge, it has been…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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Ofsted Watch: Tough week for FE as grades fall

Two FE providers have seen their ratings tumble, and two others have received ‘requires improvement’ grades, in the latest…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
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Revealed: Non-levy tender result regional variations

Apprenticeship providers in London are the biggest losers from the results of the much anticipated non-levy tender, after FE…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Battle to save college campus near Grenfell Tower gets FE commissioner support

The FE Commissioner has become embroiled in the battle to save a college campus for residents dealing with the…

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Pippa Allen-Kinross

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