News 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 12y Nick Linford 12y News 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 12y Nick Linford 12y 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 12y FE Week Reporter 12y News 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 12y Nick Linford 12y News 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 12y Nick Linford 12y News 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 12y Nick Linford 12y News 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 12y FE Week Reporter 12y News Listen to BBC Radio 4 Today programme discuss FE recruitment at 14 At 06:50 this morning the BBC Radio 4 Today programme interviewed Mike Hopkins, Principal of Middlesbrough College, and Professor… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News FE sector launches self-improvement body A ceremonial handing over of the Education and Training Foundation’s certificate of incorporation sealed the new FE sector self-improvement… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Minister takes to Twitter to say ‘thanks’ as LSIS programmes end The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) programmes and support officially ended last night, and key sector figures took… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y News AoC on lookout for “good” zero-hour contracts The Association of Colleges (AoC) is on the hunt for “good” examples of zero-hour contracts amid an investigation into… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y News Prison warning for college spending officer A Lancashire college purchasing officer could be facing a spell behind bars after she used a work credit card… Nick Linford 12y Nick Linford 12y Newer 1 771 772 773 774 775 776 777 778 779 780 781 841 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 1mo Shane Chowen 1mo 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 2mo Anviksha Patel 2mo 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 3mo Shane Chowen 3mo 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 3mo Billy Camden and Shane Chowen 3mo 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 3mo Shane Chowen 3mo 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 4mo Anviksha Patel 4mo