Q&A: One-word answers and other insights from Martyn Oliver The government uses one-word judgments to decide when to intervene
Bootcamp ‘outcomes’ remained elusive in 2022-23, new figures show The government may ‘evolve’ how the courses are funded next year
FE lacks capacity for major reform, says curriculum review chair English and maths grade 4 pass mark also labelled a ‘relatively random indicator’
Cash-strapped WCG stung by ‘significant’ clawback The college group remains optimistic amid pressure from the ESFA and bankers
£300m of adult education lost in post-pandemic underspend ‘Hugely disappointing’ unspent cash revealed to Parliament
We’ll lose apprentices due to Reeves’ tax and wage rise, say bosses Most salon owners say they plan to cut back on hiring
Country’s only ‘inadequate’ FE college improves to ‘good’ The college’s principal said staff are ‘absolutely delighted’
Ofsted ‘falling short’ on improving FE, researchers claim Academics said studying Ofsted’s impact on further education is ‘crucial’ for skills and social justice
TikTok and AI boost informal adult learning levels, survey finds But the Learning and Work Institute says there should be routes to formal learning for all who want them