Degree apprenticeships less accessible to disadvantaged young people than Russell Group unis Research reignites warnings that the route risks becoming ‘another middle-class preserve’
Alan Milburn to lead ‘uncompromising’ review into rising NEETs Investigation will place specific focus on the impact of mental health and disability
Cumbrian college principal retires after 16 years Chris Nattress will be replaced by Mark Fell at Lakes College
AELP conference: DWP seek to soothe over apprenticeship reform Employers spooked as ITPs raise brand damage fears
Judge finds no grudge as DfE defeats Marples’ £37m 3aaa claim A full report on the High Court showdown’s conclusion
Brooklands can stand alone, says FE Commissioner Decision ends 6 years of direct oversight for the college
Providers must join official register to offer new ‘apprenticeship units’ DWP skills director also confirms new short course content will come from existing apprenticeship standards
1-week apprenticeship ‘units’, and 5 other things we learned from Smith’s white paper briefing Skills minister also defends adult education plans and explains the need to introduce laws that ban ‘unsuitable’ FE leaders
DfE names FE teacher training taskforce members Wigan and Leigh College principal Anna Dawe will chair the group