News

Inspectors lack sector-specific expertise, says film and media provider after Ofsted appeal loss

A film and media training provider has accused Ofsted of lacking the expertise to judge its apprenticeship provision after...

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Billy Camden
News

DfE takes action against company illegally advertising apprenticeships – AGAIN

A company continuing to illegally advertise apprenticeships, despite promising to stop last year, is facing fresh government action. Train...

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Billy Camden
News

PM asks Malthouse to draw up plans for ‘Voxbridge’ colleges

‘Incredibly exciting’ plans to come in the spring, but sector leaders reject idea

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Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

High Court overturns ban on new starts at apprenticeship provider 

DfE delays sanctions as provider launches judicial review against Ofsted

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Billy Camden
AEB

Government seeks views on AEB tender as funding squeeze looms

Increased devolution and growing investment in other provision could lead to another small funding pot, experts warn

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Billy Camden
News

FE settings should close on September 19 for Queen’s funeral, says DfE

The day has been declared a bank holiday

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Billy Camden
Training Providers

Providers go bust after ‘contentious’ termination of contracts

Around 50 jobs have been lost and over 1,000 apprentices and students impacted

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Billy Camden
Politics

Andrea Jenkyns re-appointed education minister

It is unclear whether she will retain her current skills, further and higher education brief

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Billy Camden
Industrial action, Prison education

Prisons face educators’ strike action over low pay

Their union claims prison educators have seen their pay fall by 25% since 2009

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Billy Camden