News

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…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

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…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

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…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

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
News

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
News

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


News

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…

Pippa Allen-Kinross
Pippa Allen-Kinross
News

Colleges must justify ‘excessive’ staff pay, union demands

Colleges must justify staff who are paid over £150,000 a year, according to the University and College Union, which…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Exposed! Nationwide transport charges for SEND learners

With more and more councils introducing travel charges that deter learners from further education, the government has ignored the…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

BREAKING: Non-levy £650m tender results finally shared

The long-awaited non-levy tender results, for funding apprenticeships with small (non-levy) employers, have been revealed by the Education and…

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

No sign of hoped-for levied apprenticeships surge in latest statistics

There is no sign of the major upturn in levied apprenticeships that the government has been praying for, according…

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Consultation launched on closure of 18th studio school

A studio school in Manchester plagued with financial and performance problems since it opened three years ago faces closure,…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden

Must read

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
16-19

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
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
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms

The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Shane Chowen
Qualifications

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
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms

Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel