Apprenticeships, Ofsted

Cambridge drops senior leader apprenticeship despite ‘outstanding’ inspection

The university said the senior leader apprenticeship was no longer viable

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Inclusion

SEND: ‘Whole-system reform needed’, says NAO

Government’s spending watchdog also says councils need ‘urgent’ intervention to stop widespread financial meltdown

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth and Shane Chowen
Colleges

Pay deal ends two-year dispute at north east college group

Both staff and the college group appear happy with the deal

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Give employers tax relief on training, say Lords

The model could unlock over £1 billion in employer investment in training, estimates suggest

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Prison education

Education at ‘neglected’ prison fails to improve

Despite improving English and maths provision, many prisoners still lack access to a ‘suitable curriculum’

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges

Planned ‘elite’ sixth forms in doubt as review launched

Controversial free school sixth plans could be among those now up for ‘value for money’ review

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter


News

SEG chief Eeles suspended pending investigation

External investigation follows ‘new information’ after Eeles’ resignation

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Adult education

Trailblazing apprentice and ESOL innovator make London awards shortlist

Mayor of London to celebrate inspirational Londoners and providers for their contributions to adult learning

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Training Providers

ITP pulls out of national college spin-off

The National College Creative Industries brand and its world class training centre have been handed to South Essex College

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Long read

Crisis in schools creates a NEET problem for FE to solve

Jessica Hill examines the triggers and FE solutions as worsening school absenteeism piles pressure on colleges to provide lower- level post-16 courses

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Skills reform

Skills England penned in by DfE capture, say critics

In-housing skills could damage credibility with employers

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Awarding

Scots regulator rapped over building site safety malpractice

Ofqual found a failure to ‘rigorously’ investigate malpractice at the Scottish regulator and awarding body’s assessment centres in England

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor

Must read

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
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