Conservatives manifesto 2024: The FE pledges Party confirms plans for 100k more apprenticeships, the new ABS, and a national service at the expense of the UKSPF
Squeezed margins could put more colleges on government notice AoC’s finance guru explains why cash is up but proportion of healthy EBITDAs is down
Blueprint for a phased ‘flex and match’ skills levy unveiled L&W plan would allow gradual levy flex while protecting the apprenticeship budget in real terms
Petroc College boss resigns from ‘immensely challenging’ role Sean Mackney suddenly leaves after 5 years in post
Annual accounts blackout remains at five colleges Deadline for publication was January 31. Here’s why a handful are still yet to surface
Maths to 18: MPs want financial literacy alternative to GCSE resits Education committee urges ministers to ‘prioritise’ financial education in post-16 maths
Employers renew calls for youth ‘apprenticeship guarantee’ The idea was first proposed by government in 2009 and resurfaced in 2020 before being quickly dropped
US ed tech giant exits bootcamps after raking in £5m Struggling firm leaves UK training ‘in the best interest of students’
New off-the-job apprenticeship flexibility set for 2024/25 Active learning can take place every 3 months from August for front-loaded or block release apprenticeships