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AoC’s new president wants to give learners their voice

The new president-elect of the Association of Colleges will campaign to get his fellow principals to involve learners far...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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T-level content published – but 5 day consultation deadline branded ‘staggering’

The Institute for Apprenticeships is giving the FE sector just five working days to respond to its consultation on...

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Billy Camden
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FE college incorporated just four years ago told to merge

An FE college that was that was only incorporated in 2014 is no longer sustainable as a standalone institution,...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Ofsted watch: Mixed bag at three ‘new’ apprenticeship providers

Three early monitoring visit reports on new apprenticeship providers were published this week and produced a mixed bag. Lean...

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Billy Camden
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Universities battle with IfA over degree funding cuts

Universities are butting heads with the Institute for Apprenticeships over funding-rate reductions – and many may even stop offering...

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Billy Camden
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Ofsted to win apprenticeship money and power

Ofsted will have its powers and budget for FE inspections boosted after the government was embarrassed over apprenticeship accountability,...

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Billy Camden
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Government agrees with PAC over mishandling of Learndirect and accepts all recommendations

The government has accepted that it did not have proper oversight of Learndirect, and has agreed to take action...

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Billy Camden
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Most popular apprenticeships face rate cuts in IfA ‘funding band review’

The funding rate for the controversial management degree apprenticeship is set to fall, following a review of the most...

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Billy Camden
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Trouble brewing at NCG as Ofsted inspectors stay an extra day

Ofsted has taken a highly unusual decision to extend its inspection of NCG, suggesting that not all is well...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden