Colleges, Industrial action, Politics

Leaders vow sector-wide march on parliament if Whitehall cuts hit FE

'We will have no hesitation in taking to the streets'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Industrial action

Strike cancelled at London college after staff win up to 8% pay rise

But strikes at 29 other colleges go ahead

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics

Labour pledges to widen the apprenticeship levy

New 'growth and skills levy' would allow businesses to use 50% to fund non-apprenticeship training - but questions hang...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Skills toolkit platform launched in lockdown is under review

DfE admits it is lacking reliable data to publish

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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...

Billy Camden
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...

Billy Camden
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

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

High Court overturns ban on new starts at apprenticeship provider 

DfE delays sanctions as provider launches judicial review against Ofsted

Billy Camden
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

Billy Camden
Billy Camden