NEETs

Milburn must ‘join the dots’ to help NEETs

Experts urge independent review to 'break down the policy silos'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Degree apprenticeships less accessible to disadvantaged young people than Russell Group unis

Research reignites warnings that the route risks becoming 'another middle-class preserve'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
NEETs, Skills reform

Alan Milburn to lead ‘uncompromising’ review into rising NEETs

Investigation will place specific focus on the impact of mental health and disability

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges

Cumbrian college principal retires after 16 years

Chris Nattress will be replaced by Mark Fell at Lakes College

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

AELP conference: DWP seek to soothe over apprenticeship reform

Employers spooked as ITPs raise brand damage fears

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Judge finds no grudge as DfE defeats Marples’ £37m 3aaa claim

A full report on the High Court showdown's conclusion

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges

Brooklands can stand alone, says FE Commissioner

Decision ends 6 years of direct oversight for the college

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Providers must join official register to offer new ‘apprenticeship units’

DWP skills director also confirms new short course content will come from existing apprenticeship standards

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Skills reform

1-week apprenticeship ‘units’, and 5 other things we learned from Smith’s white paper briefing

Skills minister also defends adult education plans and explains the need to introduce laws that ban ‘unsuitable' FE leaders

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Josh Mellor