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AoC defends colleges after Wilshaw renews questions over engagement

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Alternative needed before QCF ends, Ofqual warned

Ofqual has been warned it needs an alternative system in place when it scraps the qualifications and credit framework…

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FE Week Reporter
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MPs told 16 to 18 apprentice reforms could hit numbers

The number of 16 to 18 apprenticeships offer from employers could fall as a direct result of proposed reforms,…

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FE Week Reporter
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Stability hopes with quals lists for 2017 tables

The publication of official lists of technical and vocational qualifications that will figure in 2017 performance tables has been…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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‘Dear Santa…’ the sector’s Christmas wish list

With a general election, tightening funding and the ongoing apprenticeship reforms, next year looks set to be a turbulent…

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FE Week Reporter
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Cable concession on ‘two million’ apprentice claims

Government claims to have overseen the two millionth apprentice start have been met with caution after Business Secretary Vince…

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Nick Linford


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‘More complexity’ fears for AELP on careers plan

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has expressed “real concerns” about the government’s creation of a new company…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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‘Outstanding’ indie hosts lavish Lords awards event

Above, pictured from left: Professional cricketer Tom Poynton, Castus apprentice Laura Martin, aged 23, cricketer Wayne Madsen, Baroness Kennedy,…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Payment link to new outcome measures rejected

Skills Minister Nick Boles (pictured) has announced a second consultation on outcome-based success measures having all but ruled out…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Falling numbers and competition blamed as Totton seeks merger

A Hampshire sixth form college principal has blamed falling learner numbers and local competition for financial problems forcing it…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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JCP traineeship ‘target’ after ‘concerns scheme extends benefit claims’

Job Centre Plus (JCP) staff have been set a “target” of 10,000 traineeship referrals amid concerns the youth unemployment…

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Nick Linford
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Ofsted annual report presents mixed bag for FE and skills with growth in quality provision — but employer engagement remains an issue

Ofsted’s annual report today painted a mixed picture for FE and skills, highlighting a rise in the proportion of…

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