Young people

Onsite construction T Level scrapped after 3 years of delivery

DfE says there is a ‘lack of demand’ for the course

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Young people

Revealed: Level 3 quals saved from the chop… for now

Ministers announce qualifications that will no longer be defunded next year

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

3 in 4 apprenticeship adverts ‘block’ applicants without English and maths

Report exposes GCSE entry conditions as ministers confirm they are considering removing functional skills exit requirements

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Ofsted

Students ‘not disadvantaged by their SEND’ at ‘outstanding’ college

Royal College Manchester celebrates ‘exceptional achievement’ following glowing Ofsted report

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships

EPAOs removed from APAR

Assessment organisations no longer feature on the DfE’s apprenticeship provider register to reduce regulatory burden

Billy Camden
Billy Camden


News

‘All or nothing’ T Levels need reform, says incoming Ofqual chief

Exam regulator’s interim boss outlines reasons behind slow take up and ‘worryingly’ high drop out rate

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

Ofsted to review the use of AI in schools and colleges

DfE commissions watchdog to examine how providers use AI to ‘support teaching and learning’ and manage admin

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
News

OECD finds ‘significant improvements’ in young adults English and maths

Younger adults drive improvements in literacy and numeracy rates over the last decade in England

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges, Ofsted

Hampshire college judged ‘outstanding’ for third time running

Inspectors praised the college’s ‘expertly designed training’ and ‘high-performing culture’

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Ofsted

National hairdressing provider bumped up to ‘outstanding’

Inspectors commend curriculum at Francesco Group’s hair salons for going beyond apprenticeship requirements

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
News

Susan Tranter appointed Ofqual chair

Academy trust CEO takes over from interim chair Frances Wadsworth

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker

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Earpiece exam cheat ring jailed over construction test fraud

Men trained candidates to hide devices and exploit access arrangements to pass mandatory safety tests

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Adult education, Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Apprenticeships purge: Team leader and chartered manager among 16 axed standards

Ministers also unveil the first 7 apprenticeship units

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
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…

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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