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DfE hands over apprenticeships and T Level careers programme

The £3.2 million Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge scheme is now run by the Careers and Enterprise Company

A-level results 2024: A* grades rise by 8%

Top grades up slightly on last year – but huge rise in students getting three A*s

Former home sec Jacqui Smith expected to become skills and FE minister

Former Labour home secretary Jacqui Smith will return to government

‘The proudest day of my life’: Phillipson’s full speech to DfE staff

Education secretary says she has ‘greatest job in government’, but warns of ‘scale of the challenge ahead’

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 468

Elaine Lilley Chair of Trustees, Edge Foundation Start date: May 2024 Previous Job: Chief Executive, Lincolnshire and Rutland EBP Interesting fact: In her 50th year, Elaine had the opportunity to backpack in Thailand. She discovered the importance of Rough Guides, learned poker from students, and found out how to protect a beach hut during storms […]

Not in poll position: Tory edu MPs facing election wipeout

How the polls are shaping up for the current education politicians and those hoping to take their jobs

AELP conference 2024: Insights from ex-minister and new CEO

FE Week rounds up some of the key speeches

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 467

Louise Fall Principal and Chief Executive, City of Wolverhampton College Start date: August 2024 Former Job: Deputy Principal, City of Wolverhampton College Interesting fact: Louise is an avid fan of professional boxing, with highlights being watching a live fight in Las Vegas and once having the opportunity to meet Tyson Fury – a picture of […]

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 466

Helene Dearn Director of Employment, Skills, Health and Communities, West Midlands Combined Authority Start date: June 2024 Previous Job: West Midlands Group Director, Department for Work and Pensions Interesting fact: Helene is an armchair sports fanatic but was hands-on leading the 2022 Commonwealth Games workforce delivery. Supporting Wolverhampton Wanderers on the other hand is part […]