More digging of foundation apprenticeships needed after just 36 starts 2 of the 7 new foundation standards failed to recruit a single apprentice between August and October
FAB elects Tim Bennett-Hart as next chair He will succeed Charlotte Bosworth on February 10 – and will be joined by Kelle McQuade as vice chair
Employer fears spread over apprenticeship ‘streamlining’ Ministers vow to work ‘intensively with business on the right balance’ as they stress that no decisions have been made ‘yet’
DfE raises stakes in fraudulent apprenticeship funding court fight Officials countersue ex-provider for £800k after alleged unlawful use of skills funding to pay apprentice wages
Revealed: First 93 apprenticeships chosen for assessment reform 40 construction standards also listed for revision but only once a new taskforce irons out specific industry concerns
Eton gets go-ahead to develop 2 of 3 elite sixth forms UTC among 28 of 44 free school proposals canned by DfE
Pearson drops out of EPA top 10 list Latest Ofqual apprenticeship assessment stats drop also reveals the first-time pass rate has returned to above 90%
DWP promises foundation apprenticeships in hospitality and retail Department also plans £140m pilot for mayors to connect young people with apprenticeship opportunities
Judge sets date for CoGrammar vs DfE bootcamps battle Provider accused of fraud is suing the department over millions in withheld payments