News Department for Education warned about FoI response times despite ‘improvements’ The Department for Education (DfE) has been warned about its response times to Freedom of Information requests after it… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News Young people’s jobless figures draw union criticism for government A tiny fall in the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neets) has failed to… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News Former AoC president takes governor post at college mauled by Ofsted A former Association of Colleges president has become City College Coventry’s new governors’ chair after a disastrous Ofsted report… Nick Linford 13y Nick Linford 13y News 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 13y Nick Linford 13y News 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 13y Nick Linford 13y News 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 13y Nick Linford 13y News 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 13y Nick Linford 13y News 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 13y Nick Linford 13y 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 13y Nick Linford 13y 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 13y Nick Linford 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y Nick Linford 13y Newer 1 777 778 779 780 781 782 783 784 785 786 787 848 Older Must read Colleges, Long read Investigation 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 2w Jessica Hill 2w 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 3mo Shane Chowen 3mo Young people 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 4mo Anviksha Patel 4mo Next 3 stories 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 4mo Shane Chowen 4mo 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 4mo Billy Camden and Shane Chowen 4mo News 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 5mo Shane Chowen 5mo
