Devolution

Ofsted at odds with mayoral combined authority’s provision

A potential conflict is brewing between central government bodies and devolved areas

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Fraser Whieldon
News

Chartered Institution for FE admits 6 new members

The institution now has twenty-one members paying an annual subscription fee of £5,000

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Fraser Whieldon
Apprenticeships

Lords committee urges levy spending focus on the young and on lower level courses

The government has again been warned changes are needed for the apprenticeship levy

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Colleges

The Queen recognises five colleges’ excellence in her Anniversary Prizes

Colleges have been recognised for becoming leaders in certain fields and helping learners find jobs

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Fraser Whieldon
Digital, SEND

Digital functional skills: DfE backtrack after SEND exclusion warning

A consultation on the new qualifications triggered a massive backlash against making learners complete assessments entirely on computers

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Fraser Whieldon
Politics

Labour unveils new council of skills advisers

Analysis has revealed a divide in level 3 attainment between London and northern communities

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Movers and shakers

MOVERS AND SHAKERS: EDITION 370

Your weekly guide to who’s new and who’s leaving

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Fraser Whieldon
Inclusion

Ignored: 80% of colleges fail on legal requirement to inform the visually impaired on accessibility

Specialist colleges have also been criticised for not meeting legal accessibility requirements

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Governance

External governance reviewers ‘must understand the local context’, conference delegates are told

For upcoming external board audits, providers have been told to 'start thinking about reviewers in your locality in your...

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Fraser Whieldon