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Graham Hoyle talks apprenticeships

Graham Hoyle, Chief Executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers talks to FE Week How do you feel about condensed apprenticeships, such as those being delivered in 12 weeks? An apprenticeship is quite clear. One, they’re employed. Two, an apprenticeship must be a delivery of a complete, sector designed framework which is cleared […]

Study shows one in eight Advanced Level Apprenticeships lead to HE

One in eight young people with an Advanced Level Apprenticeship has gone into higher education, according to figures unveiled at the University of Greenwich today. The research also found that the number of young people finishing an Advanced Level Apprenticeship has risen by 36% in the last four years. John Hayes MP, Minister of State […]

Adult apprenticeships triple as youth unemployment soars

New adult apprenticeships have hit a record high, adding to fears that the government skills drive is struggling to combat youth unemployment. The number of new apprentices aged 25 and above rose by more than 250 per cent to 175,500 in 2010/11, making up more than a third of total starts. The total number of […]

Review launched into Skills Funding Agency

A review been launched into the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) as part of a Government drive to increase transparency and accountability. John Hayes MP, the Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning, today announced the review, which will also cover the statutory post of Chief Executive of Skills Funding. A statement on the BIS website […]

De Vere defend apprenticeship programme

Hotel operator De Vere Group has come out in defence of its apprenticeship programme, following the announcement that they are under review. Despite praising the “appropriate and valuable” contribution they make, NAS has confirmed that the programmes do not meet SASE and are “likely to change” with a new delivery model being worked on by […]

South Thames College drums up talent

A graduate from South Thames College has hit the big time, touring with the likes of Jessie J and Wretch 32. Nathaniel Fuller (20) went to South Thames College on an entry level course with no formal qualifications. His tutor described his school days as a “write-off” but during this time he found his calling […]

Weston College don denim for Genes day

Wearing blue jeans helped fund raising students collect more than £100 for Jeans for Genes Day at Weston College. Staff and students from the Care and Early Learning Department swapped their usual clothes for blue jeans to raise £105 for the national charity which helps fund research and care for children with genetic disorders. Health […]

Adult apprenticeships benefit from Train to Gain funding

The rise in adult apprenticeships is being fuelled by the transfer of funding from Train to Gain, according to government statistics. New apprentices aged 25 or over increased by 126,500 in 2010/11, while new learners starting a Train to Gain qualification, now referred to as Workplace Learning, went down by 130,200. The findings add to fears […]

Sporty stars show skills at Priestly College

Sport students at Priestley College enjoyed a splashing good time as they earned success at their first ever competition. The college’s newly formed swimming team, which is made up of 11 students, donned their goggles and swim caps to participate in the English Schools Swimming Association’s North West Finals at Everton Park in Liverpool. Team […]