News

Business backlash builds over ‘dumbed down’ apprenticeships

More employer groups gear up to fight assessment shake-up that 'risks damaging the brand and driving employers away'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Ofsted

New Ofsted inspection process is FE sector’s ‘chance to shine’, says Oliver

Watchdog also reveals it will publish first report cards in batches ‘so no one feels exposed’

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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