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Ofsted boss hits out at ‘inadequate’ FE sector

The FE sector is “inadequate at best” according to Ofsted’s Sir Michael Wilshaw, who has also hit out at...

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Jude Burke
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Government pledges action on ‘unacceptable’ transgender bullying

The government has said that it will address recommendations made by a parliamentary committee that found evidence of “unacceptable”...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
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European court to resolve college VAT dispute

An ongoing dispute over a Hampshire college’s VAT rebate that has “a potentially wide impact” has gone all the...

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Jude Burke
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Confusion over funding for levy-free small businesses

The government was today still unable to say how small businesses who don’t pay into the apprenticeship levy would...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
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Exclusive: Area reviews already behind schedule

The government’s area reviews of post-16 education and training are already running behind schedule, with the government accused of...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
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College resorts to £700k loan from local council

A college has turned to its county council for a £700,000 loan to help address a “need for short-term...

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Jude Burke
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Ramadan set to affect exam dates

Summer exams will be affected by the timing of Ramadan for the next four years, with GCSE re-sits compounding...

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Jude Burke
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Colleges in first two London area reviews revealed

Seventeen general FE colleges and six sixth form colleges (SFCs) will be included in the first two “sub-regional” area...

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Jude Burke
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New interim principal to take charge at troubled City College Coventry in New Year

A new interim principal will take the reins at troubled City College Coventry early next month. Dr Elaine McMahon...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke