Ofsted launches search for new post-16 and skills boss Permanent replacement for Paul Joyce will join watchdog after inspection reform rollout
Ofsted reform: DfE commits to ‘pragmatic’ intervention approach Officials will seek sector views before deciding on accountability measures under new-style report cards
Pair of Swiss-owned training providers suddenly close Thousands of apprentices affected as Woodspeen Training and Jarvis Training Management announce insolvency
Ofsted tweaks colour-coded scale and FE graded areas But unions criticise ‘minor and cosmetic’ report card changes while an independent review warns ‘stress’ and ‘high stakes’ won’t reduce
Reshuffle: Skills brief to move out of DfE New ‘growth department’ expected to be created following Keir Starmer’s reshuffle
Revealed: Strode’s £5.75m subcontract scandal bill The clawback has now been inherited by a newly formed college group
EMCCA’s adult skills cash released after legal bid is ditched But losing providers continue complaints that most winners are out-of-area
Weir ‘outstanding’ again after rare double Ofsted inspection Training provider successfully challenged provisional grade ‘in the pursuit of fairness and accuracy’