News

Ofsted now inspects over 2,000 FE providers, and 5 other findings from latest inspection data

The number of further education providers in scope for Ofsted inspection has surpassed the 2,000-mark, new data released today...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

MPs launch inquiry into ‘effectiveness’ of post-16 qualifications

A new inquiry into the “effectiveness” of post-16 qualifications like A-levels, T Levels, BTECs and apprenticeships has been launched...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Level 3 adult offer to be widened for low earners

The government is set to allow people on low wages to take multiple level 3 qualifications available through the...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
T Levels

Zahawi claims to have evidence there will be enough employers for T Level placements

But colleges delivering the first T Levels warn they can’t even find enough placements now for their small number...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Traineeships

Traineeships flop: less than half 16-18 expansion cash allocated

Less than half of the £30 million earmarked for the government’s 16-to-18 traineeships market entry exercise is set to...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
T Levels

‘Wrong message’: leaders criticise ending of T Level maths and English requirement

Axing the requirement for T Level students to achieve GCSE-level English and maths by the end of their course...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Deliver more apprenticeships, Zahawi tells college leaders

Currently around 30% of apprenticeships are delivered by colleges.

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Ofsted handed £24m to inspect all schools, colleges and providers by 2025

Ofsted has bagged an extra £24 million from government to inspect every school, college and further education provider by...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Qualifications

Labour: BTECs defunding delay ‘doesn’t go far enough’

Kate Green has called for a four-year moratorium on scrapping any applied general qualifications

Billy Camden
Billy Camden