News

Government silent as one in three traineeship providers fail to achieve good or better

As restrictions are lifted on delivering traineeships, with the government claiming excellent results mean they are no longer needed,...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Numbers falling, closing down – University technology College revolution fails to deliver

When the Tories launched their manifesto in April last year at a University Technical College, they promised to create...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Bankrupt founder of Elmfield could face charges

Criminal charges could be brought against the founder of a controversial former apprenticeship provider, who has been disqualified from...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Profiles

Ann Limb, chair, South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership

Achieving promotion through the ranks to the role of college principal is still a tough task for anyone in...

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Nick Linford
Opinion

Why aren’t former apprentices advising the Government over apprenticeships?

John Hyde accuses the government of hypocrisy through ignoring the group of people who are likely to have the...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Moral purpose drives academic success

Rochdale Sixth Form College topped this year’s performance table, published last month, for value added A-Level performance for a...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

BIS accused of FE brain drain over Sheffield office axe plans

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has been accused of launching an FE “brain drain” through the...

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Nick Linford
News

Cameron to break bank fine pledge?

George Osborne has been challenged to reveal in Parliament whether a proposed apprenticeship fund created from Libor fines –...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Exclusive: National Audit Office to examine provider topslicing scandal

The National Audit Office has said it will “look into” the issue of lead providers skimming outrageous management fees...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford