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NAO warns apprenticeship budget set to run out after DfE got its forecast wrong

There is “clear risk” that the apprenticeship programme is not financially sustainable after the average cost of training an...

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Mental health and careers support cuts exposed

Nearly half of all colleges and schools with sixth forms have had to reduce student mental health and careers...

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NAO apprenticeships progress report: The 7 key findings

The National Audit Office has today published its report into whether the government’s apprenticeships programme is providing value for...

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College fighting for survival after merger plans collapse at eleventh hour

A college surviving on government bailouts faces an uncertain future after being dumped at the eleventh hour by its...

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Finalists for AAC Apprenticeship Awards 2019 celebrated in Parliament

The national finalists of the AAC Apprenticeship Awards 2019 were recognised and celebrated at a special reception at the...

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Government rules out giving employers more time to spend their apprenticeship levy funds

The Department for Education has today ruled out demands for employers to be given more time to spend their...

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Mystery no-notice ESFA audits spark provider anger

Providers are fuming at the Education and Skills Funding Agency after officials started conducting short-notice mystery audits in the...

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ESFA apprenticeship assessment register needs to be ‘purged’

The government has been told to “purge” its official register of end-point assessment organisations (RoEPAO) after FE Week found...

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NCG temporarily abandons search for new chief executive

England’s largest college group has paused recruitment for a new chief executive after its initial hunt proved fruitless. NCG...

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