Skinners’ Academies Trust
Day one sees email revelations, claims of ‘non-existent powers’ and the first witness take the stand
Sutton Trust claims apprenticeship system is ‘riddled with poor quality training’
List of witnesses revealed as days count down to high-profile legal battle
'Additional' £1.2bn on its way as DfE vows to find at least 5% of savings and efficiencies
Business and trade committee also wants national skills funding and policy transferred away from DfE
'Critical' exam season to be impacted as union members prepare to walk out for 3 days
60% of on-programme 19+ apprentices are carrying on with functional skills study
Rates for T Levels, disadvantaged and English and maths funding are also rising
Education secretary also reveals application process for Technical Excellence Colleges to open this term
