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UCU college strike – dates set for a second wave of action

Dates have been set for a second walk-out by members of the University and College Union at a number...

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Bolton pilots new college-university merger model

A college is joining a university using an “innovative” new merger model that’s acting as a pilot for future...

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Ofsted watch: A week of contrasts in apprenticeship provision

National Apprenticeship Week has proved to be a time of contrasting grades for this type of provision – with...

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Milton not budging on 20% off-the-job training rule

The 20-per-cent off-the-job training rule is the biggest barrier to apprenticeship recruitment according to an FE Week survey –...

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Sheffield College retains its grade three despite achievement-rate worries

Sheffield College has held onto its grade three rating following a recent Ofsted visit – despite concerns that falling...

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Jisc cuts leave colleges paying a high price for essential IT services

English colleges will have to pay Jisc for essential IT services from next year, due to a “significant” funding...

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Jude Burke
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Anne Milton’s inspirational words for learners on National Apprenticeship Week

Doing an apprenticeship rather than going to university can take “guts”, the skills minister has told a group of...

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Jason Holt named Apprenticeship Ambassador Network chair

Jason Holt CBE, the chief executive of HoltsGroup, has been named chair of the Apprenticeship Ambassador Network, replacing its...

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College group giant welcomes move to campus level inspection

The nation’s largest college group has welcomed a change in how it collects data on learners and it is...

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Jude Burke