Ofsted

Report cards: Q&A with Ofsted national director Lee Owston

One of Ofsted's most senior officials speaks about FE's new inspection regime, a month before it comes into force

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Prison education

No improvement for education of young offenders

Most institutions are stuck in a 'vicious cycle' of isolation and frustration

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills reform

NEETs top McFadden’s DWP skills agenda

The work and pensions secretary wants jobcentres to offer training as a 'springboard to better futures'

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Careers

Careers service shake-up ‘rebrand, not reform’, say MPs

The government wants Jobcentres to offer more employment support and careers advice

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills reform

Confirmed: Skills England moved to DWP from today

Skills England CEO says move "really makes sense"

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Ofsted

‘Outstanding’ university bootcamps praised by Ofsted

Inspectors were impressed with the course's 'exceptional' curriculum

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills reform

Skills move risks destabilising ‘sofa surfing’ policy area

But some believe the move could cut 'frustrating duplication' between the DWP and DfE

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges

Five defence technical excellence colleges to open by 2026

A package of defence initiatives also includes an apprenticeship clearing system and skills passports

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Colleges

Colleges reclaim £2.8m ahead of landmark VAT case 

The outcome of an appeal case next year could cost colleges millions

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor