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Top Department for Education civil servant set to move on

The head civil servant at the Department for Education (DfE) Chris Wormald will move to the Department of Health…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Confusion over funding for levy-free small businesses

The government was today still unable to say how small businesses who don’t pay into the apprenticeship levy would…

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
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European court to resolve college VAT dispute

An ongoing dispute over a Hampshire college’s VAT rebate that has “a potentially wide impact” has gone all the…

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
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Sector figures gather for Learning and Work Institute launch

Senior figures from across the FE world gathered for the official launch of the Learning and Work Institute (LWI)…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Growth requests jeopardy for apprenticeships

Providers could be forced to slow down 16 to 18 apprenticeships delivery with their requests for growth going unanswered….

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Expansion plans revealed by new 157 group chief Ian Pretty

The 157 Group is set for expansion following a strategic review, chief executive Ian Pretty has revealed in an…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford


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Providers who get FE Free Meals cash set for £15m DfE bursary fund cut

Providers who dish out FE Free Meals cash to learners are set to be hit with a £15m cut to the…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

MPs call for action with one-third of transgender adult learners bullied or harassed

A parliamentary committee today called for government action after being told how one-third of transgender adult learners experienced “unacceptable”…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Timetable for ‘multi-stage’ Functional Skills consultation unveiled

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has unveiled the timetable for a “multi-stage” consultation on how maths and English…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Providers in dark on 16 to 18 apprenticeships and traineeships growth as SFA misses notification deadline

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has missed its deadline for confirming growth requests for 16 to 18 apprenticeships and…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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David Bowie’s old FE college pays tribute to his ‘constant impact on music, fashion and art’

The head of Croydon College school of art has paid tribute to its iconic former student and rock star…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Niace successor Learning and Work Institute to debut at London launch event

The Learning and Work Institute will make its formal debut tomorrow with a launch event in London’s Canary Wharf. The…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson

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