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Ofqual’s proposals for awarding vocational and technical qualifications: A speed read

Ofqual has today published a consultation on how it proposes to award vocational and technical qualifications this summer. Here’s...

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New shadow ed sec admits NES plan didn’t reach voters

Freddie Whittaker meets Rebecca Long-Bailey, Labour’s new shadow education secretary The lack of an “overarching message” from Labour on...

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Colleges call for change to GCSE ranking plans for huge cohorts

Colleges are calling on Ofqual to relax plans for ranking GCSE students within each grade this summer, as doing...

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Talks underway to extend apprenticeship frameworks cut-off date

The cut-off date for starts on old-style apprenticeships, known as frameworks, could be extended, the chief operating officer of...

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More apprenticeship disappointment as DfE confirms some non-levy to be ineligible for supplier relief

Apprenticeships with small businesses funded via an employer transfer or that have recently transitioned onto the government’s digital system...

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AELP turns to lawyers after minister claims apprenticeship providers ineligible for supplier relief

The Association of Employment and Learning Providers will seek formal legal advice to challenge the government’s decision to exclude...

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FE needs an independent pay panel, says report

An independent panel for FE pay should be formed to help fix the disparity between technical lecturer salaries and...

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DfE fears not all providers able to submit funding data

The monthly data return to claim FE funding, known as the individualised learner record (ILR), need only be returned...

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DfE to launch online portal for colleges to apply for free student laptops

Thousands of disadvantaged students across the country are being offered free laptops and tablets to continue learning at home...

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