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
Top Ofsted grades soar in final year of overall effectiveness system Final stats show 88% of FE and skills providers hold either ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’
Reeves puts the ‘squeeze’ on big employers with budget levy tweaks Chancellor warned that trio of reforms ‘risks dampening appetite among levy-paying organisations already dealing with rising hiring, pension and tax costs’
‘We’re not diluting apprenticeships’: Skills England deputy hits back at assessment reform backlash ‘It’s not about reducing competency. It’s not about dumbing down – you have my word on that.’
Remit Training sale puts new owners in the driving seat The ‘outstanding’ training provider was acquired this week
Interview: David Gallagher elected chair of FAB NCFE chief outlines his priorities to help awarding bodies weather a storm of reform
Budget 2025: Free training extended to under 25 apprentices in SMEs Chancellor also reveals levy funding changes for big businesses and announces youth guarantee will be backed with £820m over 3 years