Apprenticeships

Pearson drops out of EPA top 10 list

Latest Ofqual apprenticeship assessment stats drop also reveals the first-time pass rate has returned to above 90%

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Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

DWP promises foundation apprenticeships in hospitality and retail

Department also plans £140m pilot for mayors to connect young people with apprenticeship opportunities

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Billy Camden
News

Judge sets date for CoGrammar vs DfE bootcamps battle

Provider accused of fraud is suing the department over millions in withheld payments

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Billy Camden
News

Top Ofsted grades soar in final year of overall effectiveness system      

Final stats show 88% of FE and skills providers hold either 'good' or 'outstanding'

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Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Budget 2025

Reeves puts the ‘squeeze’ on big employers with budget levy tweaks 

Chancellor warned that trio of reforms 'risks dampening appetite among levy-paying organisations already dealing with rising hiring, pension and...

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Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Awarding

‘We’re not diluting apprenticeships’: Skills England deputy hits back at assessment reform backlash

'It’s not about reducing competency. It’s not about dumbing down – you have my word on that.'

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Billy Camden
Training Providers

Remit Training sale puts new owners in the driving seat

The 'outstanding' training provider was acquired this week

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Billy Camden
Awarding

Interview: David Gallagher elected chair of FAB

NCFE chief outlines his priorities to help awarding bodies weather a storm of reform

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Billy Camden
Budget 2025

Budget 2025: Free training extended to under 25 apprentices in SMEs

Chancellor also reveals levy funding changes for big businesses and announces youth guarantee will be backed with £820m over...

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Billy Camden