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Attempt to ‘simplify’ funding may prove barrier to FE loans

A consultation on proposals for a further education loans system is set to close today (October 21). The Department…

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Hundreds of 12 week apprenticeships advertised on NAS website are ‘under review’

The apprenticeship programmes delivered by the hotelier De Vere are under review and “likely to change” as part of…

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Number of adult apprenticeships expected to more than triple

The number of apprenticephip starts aged 25 and above is expected to soar in the latest Statistical First Release (SFR)…

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FE Week hosts House of Commons debate on FE Loans

The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) are planning to replace funding with loans, for classroom and workplace adults (24+) learners…

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MP picks new apprentice

Harlow MP Robert Halfon has appointed a second apprentice to work in his House of Commons office. Louis Luck,…

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Labour leadership wowed by pioneering Southend college

Labour leader Ed Miliband and shadow chancellor Ed Balls jumped on a train to Southend to see an innovative…

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UK ‘must become more technician led’ says report

A report has identified several changes the UK needs to make to its education and skills system to remain globally…

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FE Week Reporter
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Colleges fear more data demands

The government is failing to cut the burden of data collection and bureaucracy, a study has suggested. Nearly 80…

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Pearson continue shopping spree with purchase of another training provider

Pearson have announced they have bought TQ Holdings Ltd., a private training provider based in Derbyshire. TQ provides vocational…

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AoC 16-18 recruitment survey ‘reveals major concerns among college leaders’

Half of colleges have seen a drop in enrolment figures, with the blame partly placed on the loss of…

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WorldSkills leaves lasting legacy

Organisers plan to set up annual UK skills competiton after success at London competition With the success of staging…

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Apprenticeship providers continue to ignore Functional Skills

Nine out of ten apprenticeship providers are still delivering Key Skills, rather than Functional Skills, according to a recent…

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