Skills reform

Adult learner numbers have bombed to post-war levels, says L&W

A huge drop in funding began under the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition government

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Josh Mellor
Colleges

‘Unfair’: Devon college set to axe 65 jobs amid funding shortfall

The college says it is facing rising costs and increased competition

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Josh Mellor
Careers

‘Short-sighted’: DfE controversially cuts ASK careers scheme funding

Providers say the programme has helped thousands of young people understand their career options

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Josh Mellor
Skills bootcamps

Only builder bootcamps extended as scheme dismantled

Local leaders in some parts of the country will continue bootcamps for other sectors

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Josh Mellor
News

Safety trainer BSC fined for anti-fraud failures

'Long running, repeated and systemic failures' related to CSCS cards exposed

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Josh Mellor
SEND

‘Worry’ over as doomed SEND college is saved by Big Issue

The 'outstanding' college feared closure after an eviction notice from Hounslow Council

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Josh Mellor
Colleges

Unions demand 10% pay rise amid looming strike threat

This year’s AoC negotiations will also include measures to tackle “impossible” workloads

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Josh Mellor
DfE

DfE seeks job share director to oversee T Levels and level 3 reforms

It’s the second senior skills role to be shared by two people announced in recent months

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Josh Mellor
skills

Ministers funding LSIPs until at least September

Recommissioning of bodies responsible for the plans will take place later this year

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Josh Mellor