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AEB policy set to change with free courses for anyone earning less than £15,726.50

Tens of thousands of adults on low wages are set to benefit from a new rule which will see...

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Ofsted praises Learndirect Apprenticeships Ltd

An early monitoring visit to Learndirect Apprenticeships Ltd has produced mainly positive feedback, with only a few downsides to...

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Billy Camden
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Applications for maths centres of excellence open now

FE providers are being asked to apply to become centres of excellence for “basic” maths – as part of...

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Billy Camden
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DfE begins T-level tender process for single awarding organisations

The controversial tender process for T-levels’ awarding organisations has been launched, and will begin with two “market engagement” events...

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Billy Camden
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IfA extends T-level content consultation deadline after sector criticism

The Institute for Apprenticeships has extended the deadline on its latest T-levels consultation by four working days, following outcry...

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Billy Camden
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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...

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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,...

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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