Opinion

Are UK apprenticeships facing an identity crisis?

Apprenticeships have long been regarded as a useful way to grow young talent with a mix of on-the-job training...

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Profiles

Brian Lightman, general secretary, ASCL

Brian Lightman never had any political ambitions. In fact, if someone had told him he would end up as...

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News

Principal supports no-notice inspections

The principal of a college which underwent the first no-notice inspection in FE has praised the piloted scheme. Richard...

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News

SFA auditors assigned to A4e

Auditors at the Skills Funding Agency have been assigned to help A4e carry out a review of some of...

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FE Week Reporter
News

Unemployment not free for all

Confusion reigns over who should pay fees The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) say colleges are not allowed to fully-fund...

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News

Lambeth College leaves 157 Group following inspection

A college will not renew membership to the 157 Group amid reports of an ‘inadequate’ Ofsted inspection. Lambeth College,...

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FE Week Reporter
Uncategorized

Youth unemployment up again

Statistics revealed this morning show that youth unemployment has risen for another quarter. According to the  Office for National Statistics...

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FE Week Reporter
Uncategorized

SFA auditors to help carry out review of A4e contracts

Auditors at the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) have been assigned to help A4e carry out a review of some...

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News

FE loans equality impact assessment delayed

The final impact assessment and equality impact assessment for the proposed FE loans system has been delayed by the...

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