‘Outstanding’ provider not inspected for 11 years downgraded in first Ofsted report Inspectors did highlight the provider’s ‘ambitious curriculum and culture’
First two Ofsted full-inspection reports bring ‘good’ news to colleges Two colleges have received grade two from a full inspection, with one improving from a grade three
Most college boards missing black and Asian members, AoC finds A sector leader has warned there is “more to be done” on making boards more diverse
Zahawi announces slowing down of BTECs cull The exit requirements for English and maths in T Levels will also be relaxed
AEB business case outcomes delayed Providers are waiting to see if they can hang on to underspent AEB funding
Labour shortages: logistics, retail and construction on what needs to happen next Sector bodies want greater flexibility in the apprenticeship levy as well as more level 2 provision
Smiley face for emoji project, as ETF reports on success stories in functional skills teaching A project by the foundation is attempting to plug a gap in sector research
Centenary celebration of L&W sees Princess Royal back prison education reform Careers education was a big theme of the even