News Hawk swoops for a grade one The 14-month wait for an outstanding independent learning provider (ILP) under Ofsted’s current common inspection framework is over. The… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Whitehead’s bonfire of the quals Around 95 per cent of the adult vocational market’s 19,000-plus qualifications could be axed under radical proposals to “de-clutter… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Training provider under investigation A London-based training provider is under its second investigation from the same awarding body following complaints from learners. Bright… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Government ‘not doing enough’ over apprentice illegal wage investigations Just five per cent of complaints made over the summer about bosses paying apprentices below the National Minimum Wage… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Call for ‘heads to roll’ amid SFA software delays College and training provider data staff have demanded action after struggling to submit accurate data because of problems with… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Royal seal of approval for Skills Show The Skills Show will be given the royal seal of approval by Princess Anne through her role as president… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Elmfield probe ‘ongoing’ despite pre-pack sale An investigation into Elmfield Training will continue despite part of the company having been sold to a nursing homes… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y News Elmfield Training purchased in pre-pack after going into administration The majority of Elmfield Training’s business and assets has been sold to EQL Solutions Limited, which is one hundred… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Intervention inquiry welcomes FE Commissioner but calls for ‘better early warning signals’ A six-month inquiry into FE intervention has welcomed the government’s plan for an FE Commissioner, but called for “better… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Now that’s what I call a cabinet! – Triumphant Team UK in exclusive Whitehall reception Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg clearly appreciated this piece of fine furniture by award-winning young craftsman George Callow. The… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News More employers wanted as college governors say AoC The Association of Colleges’ Governors’ Council wants more employers at board level, but rejected bringing back diversity quotas. It… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Ofqual announces detail of new maths and English GCSEs Ofqual has published full details of the new maths and English GCSEs which will be introduced from 2015. In… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y Newer 1 759 760 761 762 763 764 765 766 767 768 769 840 Older Must read Colleges, Long read Exclusive 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 2w Shane Chowen 2w 16-19 Long read 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 1mo Anviksha Patel 1mo 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 2mo Shane Chowen 2mo Next 3 stories Skills reform Long read New law to bar ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders among skills white paper reforms The government’s post-16 strategy has finally been unveiled Billy Camden 2mo Billy Camden and Shane Chowen 2mo Qualifications Exclusive Revealed: V Levels incoming as axe looms for BTECs New qualifications set to launch as ‘third route’ between A-levels and T Levels Shane Chowen 2mo Shane Chowen 2mo Politics, Skills reform Exclusive DWP will take over apprenticeships, minister confirms Shifting adult skills and apprenticeships policy will give “bigger emphasis on skills”, Jacqui Smith claims Anviksha Patel 3mo Anviksha Patel 3mo
