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Another student satisfaction website launches

A new Ofsted website measuring student satisfaction has entered the market, prompting concerns of a clash with the Skills…

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SFA funding research fails to attract any bids

The Skills Funding Agency has failed to attract a single bid on its tender for research into a new…

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Jason Holt ‘disappointed’ by official snub

Entrepreneur Jason Holt has told of his disappointment that the government has not taken heed of his recommendations that…

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‘Worrying’ 40% of providers miss apprenticeship data target

Hundreds of providers are failing to hit a government target for keeping a check on whether new apprentices have…

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Graham Hoyle calls for ‘urgent action’ on traineeships

The government’s promised pre-apprenticeship scheme, referred to by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg in July as a “traineeship”,…

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Action man takes the reins

Matthew Hancock, the MP who took over from John Hayes in the reshuffle, says he’s “delighted” with his rapid…

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New FE minister went to college, we are now told

The college past of the government’s new further education chief Matthew Hancock has been revealed. The personal Conservative Party…

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Sector pays tribute to John Hayes, now former Minister of State for FE

Tomorrow the further eduction sector will wake up to a new minister, as this evening the Prime Minister’s Office announced via…

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Further Education and Skills loses Minister

This evening the Prime Minister’s office confirmed via twitter that John Hayes has been moved from his role as Minister…

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First GB Paralympic gold for former Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College student

Former Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College student Sarah Storey wins Britain’s first gold medal after earlier breaking her own…

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Holt Review into apprenticeships for SMEs published

The government has announced new measures to help small employers take on apprentices in response to the Holt Review…

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Apprenticeship Grant for Employers scheme widened

The government is expanding the number of businesses eligible for grants worth £1,500 by allowing employers with less than…

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Earpiece exam cheat ring jailed over construction test fraud

Men trained candidates to hide devices and exploit access arrangements to pass mandatory safety tests

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Adult education, Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Apprenticeships purge: Team leader and chartered manager among 16 axed standards

Ministers also unveil the first 7 apprenticeship units

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
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…

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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