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MPs to look into 16 to 19 apprenticeships and traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships for 16 to 19-year-olds are set to come under the spotlight of MPs, it has been…

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IfL hits back at ‘lack of rank-and-file consultation’ claim on ETF transfer vote

The Institute for Learning (IfL) has hit back at criticisms it failed to consult rank-and-file members over the decision…

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College’s pre-summer break job cuts announcement branded ‘cynical’ by UCU

Bosses at a college in the North East have come under fire from the University and College Union (UCU) for…

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Bosses at merging colleges hope second naming attempt wins ‘heart’ of new Skills Minister Nick Boles

Two Worcestershire colleges merging next month are hoping their second attempt at a new name will win the heart…

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Nick Linford
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DfE publishes list of mandatory qualifications for learners without grade C or above in GCSE English and maths

The Department for Education (DfE) has published a list of English and maths qualifications that providers must choose from as a…

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Nick Linford
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ETF seeks to answer IfL membership concerns after transfer vote green light

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) said it was still working out the details of a move to take…

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High-achieving Midland apprentices honoured with House of Lords celebration

Dozens of high-achieving apprentices from West Nottinghamshire College Group were handed awards at a House of Lords ceremony to celebrate…

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IfL council votes in favour of closing and takeover by ETF

The Institute for Learning (IfL) is to close and will be taken over by the Education and Training Foundation…

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Former Shadow Skills Minister Gordon Marsden calls for return of ‘concept behind’ fraud-plagued funding system

The return of the “concept behind” a Labour government policy on funding adult skills abandoned in 2001 amid fraud…

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Gazelle’s ‘supportive’ report from the ETF to remain private

An allegedly “supportive” report by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) on Gazelle will not be made public with both…

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Former IfL deputy chief makes last-ditch plea for body to stay ‘independent’ as members vote on ETF takeover plan

A former deputy chief executive of the Institute for Learning (IfL) has made a last-ditch public plea to stop…

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UCU set to ask college staff to reject biggest pay offer in five years

College staff across England will be urged to reject their biggest pay offer in five years when the University…

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