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Covid workforce funds: What colleges need to know

The Department for Education has published the thresholds and eligibility criteria for its new ‘Covid workforce fund’ – but...

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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Hunt underway for new IfATE chair after incumbent announces early departure

The search for a new Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education chair has begun after it was announced Antony...

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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Rapid Covid-19 tests to be rolled out in all colleges from January

Rapid-result coronavirus tests will be rolled out to all secondary schools and colleges across England from January, the government...

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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Government called on to ‘urgently’ set out January exam adaptations

The government must “urgently” set out the exam adaptations that can be used by an estimated 130,000 students sitting...

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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High-profile FE figure sees companies go bust amid ESFA investigations

A chain of large training providers run by a well-known entrepreneur has collapsed amid a government investigation into their...

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
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Second pilot phase of skills boot camps launched ahead of national rollout

The government’s skills “boot camps” have moved into their second pilot phase ahead of plans for a countrywide rollout...

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon
Bulletin, Movers and Shakers

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 337

Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving. Olivia Bussey, Board member, Federation of Awarding Bodies Start date:...

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Fraser Whieldon
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DfE reveals why college bailout deals are kept secret

The government has said the names of colleges receiving emergency cash support must be kept a secret so as...

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Fraser Whieldon
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DfE reveals Christmas contact tracing rules

Further education providers are being asked to remain “on-call” up to the day before Christmas eve to assist with...

Fraser Whieldon
Fraser Whieldon