Cumbrian college dealt ‘inadequate’ Ofsted blow Leaders and governors take the flak as attendance, retention and achievement declines
GCSE resits: November 2024 entries rise by 21% 27,000 more students resat English and maths exams this month compared to 2023
DfE waters down English and maths resit funding rule shake-up Incoming changes to minimum teaching hours and tolerance threshold have been relaxed
‘Relentless’ journey leads to top Ofsted result for north east college Group lauded for student care in the aftermath of this year’s riots and inspectors ‘moved to tears’ after seeing ‘life-changing’ work
Get Britain Working white paper: 8 ‘youth trailblazer areas’ announced DWP also confirms plans to reform job centres by merging the national careers service
Apprentice assessment alternatives shelved by DfE ‘Expert’ provider pilot flexibilities and outcomes also kept under wraps
Stop depleting your cash reserves, Legrave tells colleges FE Commissioner also calls on leaders to better understand severance payment rules
Pensions ‘guarantee’ to save colleges £30m Additional funding will also be handed to colleges to cover employer national insurance rises, estimated to be worth £100m