Ed Balls among inaugural Get the Nation Learning award winners Former politician and broadcast production company recognised for lifelong learning commitments
NAO: SEND transport cuts could increase NEETs Critical new report sparks fresh calls for extended transport entitlements for post-16 SEND learners
AQA buys Realise Training in latest vocational expansion Exam body snaps up large apprenticeship and training provider from private equity sellers
‘One bad employer’ blamed for provider’s ‘inadequate’ Ofsted result Inspectors found few apprentices released from work for off-the-job training
Skilled migrants should train British workers in colleges – report Think tank suggests new ‘work and teach’ system to link overseas workers to skills policy
White paper to confirm V Levels and GCSE resit ‘stepping stones’ New vocational courses will be the size of an A-level and replace existing alternatives to T Levels
A new Dawn for driving T Level take-up T Level ambassador regional chair aims to wield 1,000 volunteers to boost industry placements
Civil service misses own apprenticeships goal New FOI data also shows government failed to hire enough apprentices from disadvantaged backgrounds