Monopoly fears over plans to bring EPAs and professional qualifications together Warnings issued that smaller EPAOs may be forced out of the market.
Pupil premium plus pilot expanded to help more disadvantaged over-16s DfE confirms pilot for 16+ looked after children and care leavers has been extended to another 28 authorities
Training giant with 5,000 learners pulls out of apprenticeship market GP Strategies Training Ltd confirms closure of UK apprenticeship arm leaves 95 workers at risk of redundancy
Expanded North East devolution deal to transfer AEB powers by 2024 North of Tyne Combined Authority will be replaced by new authority covering both sides of the Tyne
Barber to lead region’s social mobility taskforce Government advisor and college and university chiefs are among members for new commission
FE financial risks “de-escalated” says DfE Annual report and accounts says FE financial risks are still monitored however
IfATE unveils plans to integrate professional qualifications with EPAs A 10-week consultation on proposals has been launched
Pearson and OCR reports explain 2022 VTQ results delays Covid-19 adaptations and inexperienced exam officers were among the issues
Summer results delays affected nearly 21,000 students, Ofqual review finds Exams watchdog unveils five-point plan to avoid repeat of 2022 results delays