AI tool for electronics teaching developed by ex-IfATE board member The tool was funded through a competition for AI tools that could save teachers time
‘Back door devolution’ as 11 councils get extra procurement powers But not all councils are aware of the DfE’s plans
Spring statement 2025: What the chancellor announced for FE Adult education and skills could be hit by ‘another £200m’ in cuts in coming years, expert warns
Sumo Games apprenticeship arm crushes Ofsted inspection But likely loss of level 7 subsidy will impact the small training operation
Chancellor to pour £600m into construction training Plans include technical excellence colleges, cash incentives for foundation apprenticeships, skills bootcamps and more
Mayors dump adult education cuts on independent training providers Up to two-thirds axed from devolved procured budgets
DfE announce 6% cut to national adult skills budgets Funding will prioritise ‘essential sectors’ when allocations are released next month
Benefits crackdown to reduce NEETs But the measures risk undermining work to support young people into jobs, experts warn
Mayors reboot Kickstart scheme for employment score With nearly a million young people now classed as not in education, employment or training, mayors are revamping a scrapped jobs scheme