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Government figures reveal a ten per cent fall in 16-18 apprenticeships

The government has conceded that under 19 apprenticeships were proving a “major challenge” after official figures showed a 10...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

All is not well in the world of training providers

Training providers feel vulnerable, unrepresented, unsupported, unprotected, exploited and undervalued. That is the inevitable conclusion from the conversations I...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

Principal quits on day of strike

The principal of a Kent College with a £11m budget deficit has quit on the same day as a...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Common sense hopes over immigration

The accusation FE colleges are “selling immigration rather than education” has triggered a strong response from John Mountford, international...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Fears for maths and science with college changes afoot

Set against the backdrop of an impending FE loans system and college funding cuts, the future of FE teaching...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Why we need the Tech Bacc

Ed Miliband’s proposals for a Tech Bacc are welcome but perceptions still need to change, so that the vocational...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

SquadUK’s GOLD Success at EuroSkills 2012

Squad UK are celebrating their tremendous success at EuroSkills 2012 this evening after achieving 7 medals. Squad UK won...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Employer pilot should have a better structure

The days of a job-for-life are no more and workplace training initiatives need to be suited to today’s more...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter