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Former exams firm boss set to be new Ofqual chief

A former exams company chief executive is set to replace Dame Glenys Stacey as the chief regulator at Ofqual,...

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Campaign launched to encourage learners to respond to DfE’s level 3 and below review

The awarding body that runs BTECs has launched a campaign to encourage students to respond to the government’s level...

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Ofqual launches 10-day consultation on advance topics for 2021 exams

Ofqual is seeking views on its plans to release advance notice of topics ahead of exams next year, suggesting...

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Leaked document reveals how the DfE chose level 3 ‘lifetime skills guarantee’ qualification list

A confidential document that shows the criteria the government used to choose the level 3 courses in the prime...

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Third apprenticeship rate consultation as ESFA considers changes to eligible cost rules

The current apprenticeships rate review is set to undergo its third consultation as the Education and Skills Funding Agency...

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Confirmed: Level 3 ‘lifetime skills guarantee’ qualification list excludes major economic sectors

Almost 400 level 3 qualifications have been chosen for the prime minister’s lifetime skills guarantee – but major sectors...

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AoC calls for government to force post-16 providers to collaborate

The Association of Colleges has called for an end to competition in the FE market and for government to...

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AoC announces Dr Shaid Mahmood as next chair

The Association of Colleges has announced Dr Shaid Mahmood as its next chair of the board. He takes over...

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‘Deeply concerning’: Minister’s ‘Skills Toolkit’ figures prove inaccurate, DfE admits

The government has been urged to withdraw claims made in parliament about the take-up of the courses on its...

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