IfATE plans staff cuts after DfE orders cost-saving measures Apprenticeships and technical education quango opens voluntary exit scheme to all staff
Halfon threatens low achieving apprenticeship providers Minister warns of growth limitations and market exits for providers showing ‘insufficient improvement’
National apprenticeship achievement rate rises to 54% Slight increase leaves sector way off government target
Sunak to scrap SME co-investment for young apprentices PM will also increase apprenticeship levy transfers up to 50%
First London university to get top Ofsted marks Brunel Uni’s apprenticeships lauded as ‘outstanding’ in all areas
Principal resigns weeks after Ofsted downgrade Financial concerns have also surfaced as Bath College drafts in troubleshooter
DfE set to surrender £60m apprenticeship cash in 2023-24 Just 2% of total ring-fenced budget expected to be handed back to Treasury
AELP reveals new board members as vice-chair stands down Two leaders of high-profile providers join the board following AGM 2024
Halfon quizzed on levy funding gap, FSQ woes and 5% co-investment future Skills minister also pressed on apprenticeship spending restriction discussions and EPA market