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Government’s ‘£11m’ privately-run FE website service could be sold on

The contract to run the government’s FE course directory could be sold on as part of a deal that…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Government appoints FE Commissioner advisers

Four advisers, including a former 157 Group chair and an ex-college finance director, have been appointed to the new…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Short-term apprenticeships fall ‘dramatically’ after government action

The number of apprenticeships lasting less than a year has fallen “dramatically” after they were outlawed over fears about…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Removal of FE teacher qualifications requirement causes sector concern

Sector leaders have expressed “deep concerns” over news FE trainers will no longer need a teacher training qualification from…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Foundation warned of ‘jobs for the boys’ perception over lack of advertising for key roles

Bosses of the FE sector’s new self-improvement body, the Education and Training Foundation, have been warned of “sycophantic nepotism”…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Youth unemployment rises as overall rate falls

The number of young people out of work has risen despite the overall unemployment rate remaining the same in…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford


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Latest figures reveal just 24 loan applications from apprentices

Just 24 apprentices have applied for 24+ Advanced Learning Loans since the scheme was launched prompting a sector head…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Bulletin, News

Live updates: A-level results day 2013

Pictures and messages from colleges across England, celebrating A-level results day. Joanna Elmore , 23, from Selsdon achieved three…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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Study suggests experience of paid work while in full-time education increases job chances

Young people who experience a workplace environment while in full-time education are far more likely to land a job…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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Benefits concerns over traineeship hours

The government has been pressed to launch an “urgent review” of traineeships over fears the programme could hit learner…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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SFA publishes £283m of inter-lead subcontracting for first time

Lead providers took on nearly £300m of subcontracted provision last academic year, Skills Funding Agency (SFA) figures have revealed….

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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A principal first for Gateshead College

New Gateshead College principal and chief executive Judith Doyle said she was “thrilled” and “proud” to be taking up…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter

Must read

Long read, Prison education

The prison that’s offering hope for a new life upon release

‘We’re saving people’s lives as well as turning them around’

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships, Politics

Phillipson to exempt young people from level 7 apprenticeships funding axe

Education secretary makes ‘important concession’ amid backlash from other government departments

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges, FE Commissioner

Weston chair felt powerless over £2.5m payments to former principal

Ex-Weston college chair gives tell-all interview following FE Commissioner probe

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges

Weston College governance failure allowed ‘concealment’ of £2.5m payments to former principal

Paul Phillips was paid £1.8m in 2023, including a ‘significant’ six-figure retention payment which his COO son ‘resisted’ paying…

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
T Levels

NAO reveals enormity of T Level take-up failure

Forecasts missed by 75% and secret DfE estimates show staff and employer shortages could limit places to 48,000 students

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Adult education, ITPs

Mayors dump adult education cuts on independent training providers

Up to two-thirds axed from devolved procured budgets

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor