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SFA chief says he is ‘grappling’ with apprenticeship ‘teething problems’

The chief executive of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) says he is “grappling” with apprenticeship issues after admitting to…

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Ofsted: Too little outstanding teaching in learning and skills

Quality of teaching in further education has been criticised in the annual report education regulator Ofsted. The report said…

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Gazelle colleges to teach FE students entrepreneurship

College principals and business leaders have launched an initiative to make the further education sector more entrepreneurial. The Gazelle…

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AELP calls for clarity on taxpayer spending

Greater clarity is needed to ensure taxpayers know where their money is being spent, a further education (FE) body…

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The UKCES announces £61m investment in employer led projects

More than £61 million will be invested in 63 projects to drive employer investment in skills across all the…

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Concerns to be highlighted at National Apprenticeship Conference

Employer engagement and the delivery of quality vocational training is to be scrutinised at the first national Apprenticeship Conference…

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£60m fund to boost business skills and growth

Ministers have unveiled a £60 million fund to boost business skills and growth. The second phase of the Growth and…

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Government announce £250m vocational training fund

The government has announced £250 million to try and entice businesses into investing in skills and apprenticeships. David Cameron…

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‘Worry’ over 12 per cent fall in FE adults

Concerns have been raised over the decline in total adult FE participation at a time when the numbers of…

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New apprentice incentive for smaller businesses

Smaller businesses are to be given cash incentives to take on apprentices under new plans announced by Business Secretary…

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‘Trust’ is key for new college freedoms

As the saying goes, all good relationships are built on trust – and it seems that motto can be extended…

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Apprenticeships need to be explained more clearly to learners, says MP

Apprenticeships and vocational training need to be explained more clearly to learners, according to Simon Hughes MP. The deputy…

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