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Lord Baker hits back at ‘get out of jail’ criticism

Former Education Secretary Ken Baker (pictured above) has hit back at criticism that his university technical college (UTC) project…

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Providers urged to think about what technology ‘will do for learners’

The impact technology has on learners is more important to Ofsted than the technology itself, a former inspector told…

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Trailblazer incentive payments ‘can cover’ costly exams

Employer bodies have attacked Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) guidance that Trailblazer apprenticeship incentive payments are used…

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Making a HIT meal out of launch

Dozens of lucky guests got to taste a mouthwatering menu created by apprentices at the launch of the new…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Walkers barking mad at Ofsted safeguarding guidance

A Midland college has incurred the wrath of local dog walkers with its response to Ofsted safeguarding advice to…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Sir Lenny among AoC conference speakers

Comedian-turned-actor Sir Lenny Henry will be one of the guest speakers at this year’s Association of Colleges (AoC) Conference. He will…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford


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Foundation Degree awarding powers granted to Hull College Group as government moratorium lifted

Hull College Group has become the fifth college in England to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers (DAPs), after…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
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Progress continues at previously-troubled Barnfield College with Ofsted praise after final monitoring visit

Ofsted has identified progress across all areas looked at in a third monitoring visit of previously-troubled Barnfield College. Inspectors were at…

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
News

National Audit Office to look at quality concerns around government management of apprenticeship reforms

The National Audit Office (NAO) will investigate quality concerns over the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills’ (BIS) drive…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

First Ofsted short inspection of FE provider published amid ‘cramming in’ concerns

The results of the first Ofsted short inspection of a good provider were positive for the Cheshire college visited…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

FE Week publisher Lsect gets leading role in prestigious Festival of Education

The prestigious Festival of Education has unveiled The Telegraph as its new UK media partner and announced a leading…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Demise of the two-year college course

–  Government announces plans for colleges to deliver more apprenticeships for 17-year-olds –  FE leaders question whether new policy…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford

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Colleges, Politics

Joe Docherty: Labour peer quit college role over ‘inappropriate conduct’

The former education executive has been suspended by the party weeks after being sent to the House of Lords…

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill and Gabriel Pogrund
Colleges, Long read

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
Jessica Hill
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
Young people

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
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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
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