AoC calls on next government to create ‘one tertiary system’ Association also wants apprenticeships for new job starters only and a pause to level 3 reforms
Level 2 apprenticeship spending down by £200m since the levy Spending figures for all levels revealed for the first time
Large provider’s contracts in doubt as ‘inadequate’ rating looms BCTG set to be downgraded from grade two to four
Sir Michael Barber reappointed as government skills adviser Public administration supremo to stay in role for another 6 months
Back in business: Employers renew case for level 2 business admin Employers threaten to launch petition if officials continue to reject apprenticeship proposal
‘Astonishing’: Ofqual publishes VTQ entries for first time But the data is sparse compared to A-levels despite claims of ‘parity’
Council rapped for failing to meet student’s SEND transport costs Expert warns ‘most local authorities are trying to cut costs’ through post-16 SEND transport
ESFA to run special AEB allocations review for colleges Reduced funding given to providers who underperformed the most during Covid