Opinion

I wouldn’t ‘trust’ the new Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers

Many of the colleges and training providers that failed to get on the apprenticeship provider register are red-faced. Not...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Budget will give green light to FE maintenance loans, which is a step in the right direction

It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly a year since Lord Sainsbury’s independent panel on Technical Education reported...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

I’m delighted the Chancellor has faced up to skills challenges of Brexit

In the AoC’s pre-Budget evidence (Spring 2017 Budget submission) we said “…..the Government needs to properly resource education both...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Mr Halfon, please protect learners from FE loan scandal

As FE Week launches #saveourapprenticeships, our editor Nick Linford explains why he passionately believes loans should be written-off for...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford

Apprenticeship funding, apprenticeship providers and the levy: key documentation

In case you were in any doubt, the reforms to the apprenticeship system are complex. You might think that...

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Opinion

The Institute for Apprenticeships board lacks balance

Independent training providers will have every right to feel aggrieved that they are not represented on the new board...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Concerns over Institute for Apprenticeships readiness justified

Widespread concerns over whether the Institute for Apprenticeships will be ready to police the brave new world of apprenticeships...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

16-18 apprenticeships are set to plummet

Unbelievably, the government may be about to chop away the first rung on the ladder with its new funding...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

My plans, priorities and resolutions for 2017

Writing exclusively in FE Week, Robert Halfon, the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, sets out his plans, priorities and resolutions...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford