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Tripling traineeships: no growth yet, but new providers remain upbeat

The government has failed to boost radically the number of traineeships in the first half of the year –...

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Cash-strapped college announces merger partner

A struggling college has announced plans to merge with one of the biggest college groups in the country next...

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First college in England to gain nursing course approval revealed

The first college in the country to have its own nursing provision approved for direct delivery has been revealed...

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Labour claims 9.4m jobs excluded from flagship lifetime skills guarantee

Over 9.4 million people are working in sectors excluded from the government’s new adult level 3 offer under its...

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Interim FE Commissioner revealed

Frances Wadsworth is set to be appointed as the interim FE Commissioner, FE Week can reveal. The former college...

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Well-known college CEO named as new FE Commissioner

The chief executive of one of the country’s largest college groups has been appointed as the next FE Commissioner....

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Atkins exit interview: ‘Do I think we’ve got most of it right? Yes – I do’

In his final interview as FE Commissioner, Richard Atkins speaks candidly about his time in office and why he...

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GCSEs and A-levels 2021: 8 things you need to know from grades guidance

The Joint Council for Qualifications has finally confirmed what schools and colleges need to do to award GCSE and...

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GCSEs and A-levels 2021: Key dates revealed

Exam boards have today published guidance for how schools and colleges are expected to award grades this summer. The...

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