Opinion

Wilshaw’s size nines

Sir Michael Wilshaw is of course entitled to his own opinions. But when called to give evidence to the...

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Government distances themselves from Wilshaw

> Ofsted chief tells MPs colleges are in ‘mess’ and 16-19 should stay at school > Personal opinion sparks...

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Ofsted boss tells MPs all 16 to 19-year-olds should be taught in schools

Ofsted boss Sir Michael Wilshaw has said all 16 to 19-year-olds should be educated in schools, during a parliamentary...

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Government announces first wave of apprenticeship frameworks to be switched off

The Government has announced the first seven apprenticeship frameworks that will be closed to new starts this summer. The...

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Strike action at sixth form colleges on March 15

Sixth Form College members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) have voted for strike action. The ballot, which...

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Ofqual chair Amanda Spielman to replace Glenys Stacey as interim chief regulator

Ofqual chair Amanda Spielman will act as chief regulator on an interim basis when Glenys Stacey leaves next week,...

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Area review restructuring facility details finally confirmed – two weeks after revealed by FE Week

The government has finally confirmed that cash will be available for colleges to implement area review recommendations – almost...

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Sixth form college academisation ‘pressure’

> Principal breaks silence on ‘very short’ timescales for DfE applications > Government defends linking opportunity to area review...

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AoC backs move to end subcontracted loan-funded provision

The Association of Colleges (AoC) has said it supports the banning of subcontracted loan-funded provision from 2017/18. The Skills...

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