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Ofqual vocational quals chief hails apprenticeship levy an ‘extraordinary concession’ by Treasury

Ofqual FE chief Jeremy Benson hailed plans for an apprenticeship levy an “extraordinary concession” by the Treasury and said...

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CBI restates apprenticeship levy concerns as it calls for existing reforms to ‘speed up’

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) today restated its concerns over plans for an apprenticeship levy on large businesses...

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Government productivity plan — live reaction

The Treasury’s productivity plan proposes converting colleges into Institutes of Technology, moving away from the per-qualification funding system for...

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What does the government’s productivity plan mean for FE and skills?

The Treasury this morning published its eagerly-awaited productivity plan. Here, FE Week examines the main headlines for the FE and...

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Former Whitehall skills chief backs ‘brave’ plan for apprenticeship levy

Former Whitehall FE and skills chief Dr Sue Pember has backed Chancellor George Osborne’s “brave” apprenticeships levy plan for...

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Outstanding BTec learners honoured at plush Royal Horticultural Halls event

The country’s most outstanding BTec learners and providers were celebrated in the plush setting of London’s Royal Horticultural Halls. Comedian...

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Lords social mobility committee looks at apprenticeships

Careers advice, the government’s 3m apprenticeship target and impact of the FE funding cuts were at the top of...

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Fifth apprenticeship consultation in four years to launch as government seeks views on levy

The government is set to embark on its fifth review of apprenticeships in just four years after plans for...

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LIVE: Summer budget reaction

George’s Osborne’s budget today included plans for an apprenticeship levy, a living wage which could reach £9 per hour...

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