DfE revises approach to Ofsted grades in apprenticeship accountability framework Three ‘supplementary indicators’ have also been suspended, and the past planned end date measure has been refined
DfE probe finds Pathway First enrolled learners without consent Funding was also claimed with no proof learners existed
Disadvantaged apprentices more likely to drop out, researchers find New study also warns of a ‘wage penalty’ associated with apprenticeship withdrawals
DfE civil servant named as Ofsted’s new post-16 lead Former apprenticeships and teacher training lead moves to inspectorate
Accrediting TQs will strengthen ‘long-term credibility’ of T Levels, Ofqual proposes Regulator opens consultation to bring back accreditation powers
IFS: 16-18 funding needs extra £150m by 2028 to maintain real-terms spending Limitations in the post-16 white paper, college deficits and pressures from student numbers, staff retention and SEND needs all make for a ‘challenging’ year for FE
Ministers urge colleges to expand overseas New international education strategy vows to cut red tape to ‘diversify income’
HGV trainer’s route to an ‘exceptional’ grade First provider to get top grade under new Ofsted framework says inspections are tougher, fairer and more human