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Exclusive: Skills Minister hints at scrapping cash contributions plan

Plans to introduce mandatory employer cash contributions for apprenticeships could be scrapped, Skills Minister Nick Boles has indicated. In...

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New centre prompts hope of vocational catch-up

Professor Alison Wolf has told of her hopes that a new national vocational education centre to influence policy and...

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FE providers in HS2 college plans

At least 10 FE and skills sector providers could be involved with the new National College for High Speed...

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Miliband’s wage pledge could see apprentices win 23pc raise

The apprenticeship minimum wage could rise by 23 per cent if Labour wins next year’s general election. The party...

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Free school green light for Weston and Bedford

Two general further education colleges have been given the green light to open free schools in the latest round...

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Quest for EuroSkills glory under way for Team UK

Hundreds of skilled young tradesmen and women from across Europe came together to compete in a range of skills...

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Principal’s ‘keep faith with learners’ plea after stepping in to save teens

The principal of an East London college that stepped in to save sixth form learners dumped over their AS-level...

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Joint survey paints college enrolment picture

Colleges from up and down the country have revealed how many students have joined their courses this year as...

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Businesses key to improving careers advice, Education Secretary tells party conference

Businesses should work more closely with schools on improving careers advice, Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said today. Despite claims...

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