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Ofqual publishes summer 2021 exams plan

The exams regulator Ofqual has finally revealed its plans for replacing exams this summer. Two consultation documents have gone...

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Rishi Sunak said to be ‘annoyed’ with DfE delays to traineeship expansion

The chancellor Rishi Sunak was personally “annoyed” at how long the Department for Education traineeships tender took to get...

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Fourth interim CEO takes the reins at Hull College Group

A high profile college leader has taken the reins at the Hull College Group as a short-term interim chief...

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‘Plethora’ of apprenticeship standards set to hit 600

The government has been accused of “losing their way” when it comes to England’s apprenticeships, as the number of...

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Billy Camden
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Consultation on scrapping quals competing with T Levels to remain open for further two weeks

A government consultation that asks for views on plans to remove funding for applied general qualifications, such as BTECs,...

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Backtrack part 2: BTECs and other vocational exams cancelled from next month

Written BTEC and other vocational exams planned for February and March should not go ahead, the education secretary has...

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Revealed: Almost 50 T Level colleges sharing £48.5m to refurbish buildings

Almost 50 colleges set to deliver T Levels from 2021 will share £48.5 million to refurbish their buildings. Successful...

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Revealed: Williamson sets out his plan for replacing exams this year

Education secretary Gavin Williamson has this morning outlined his expectation for how exams will be replaced this year. In...

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DfE launches £135m capital fund for wave three T Level providers

Colleges and training providers in the third wave of the T Level rollout are being invited to bid for...

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Billy Camden