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Ofqual looks at scrapping QCF rules and reviews qualification sizes

Ofqual has launched two 12-week consultations looking at the future of the qualifications and credit framework (QCF) rules and...

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News

Grade three providers to get an extra six months on reinspection deadline

Providers given a grade three rating by Ofsted will get an extra six months to improve as the education...

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BIS effort to boost FE Commissioner team with more advisers draws ‘significant’ response

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has received a “significant” response in its effort to boost the five-strong team...

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FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Are providers playing it too safe on work experience?

The importance of work experience in developing skills has been reinforcd by no less than Ofsted and the UK Commission...

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FE Week Reporter
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Extra A-level funding ‘misleading’ and ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ says Sixth Form Colleges’ Association

A funding “pledge” from new Skills Minister Nick Boles (pictured) for learners taking on a fourth A-level, or baccalaureate...

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Barbara Spicer to leave the Skills Funding Agency as hunt for permanent chief goes on

Skills Funding Agency interim boss Barbara Spicer has announced she is to step down in September as officials at...

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FE Week Reporter
News

MPs to look into 16 to 19 apprenticeships and traineeships

Apprenticeships and traineeships for 16 to 19-year-olds are set to come under the spotlight of MPs, it has been...

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London college’s plan for 11 to 16 free school for business and sport wins DfE approval

An FE college in London figured among 38 bids to have won government approval to open a free school. Richmond...

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IfL hits back at ‘lack of rank-and-file consultation’ claim on ETF transfer vote

The Institute for Learning (IfL) has hit back at criticisms it failed to consult rank-and-file members over the decision...

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