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Sir Lenny among AoC conference speakers

Comedian-turned-actor Sir Lenny Henry will be one of the guest speakers at this year’s Association of Colleges (AoC) Conference. He will...

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David Cameron’s new apprenticeship adviser Nadhim Zahawi tells how ‘entrepreneurial experience’ will help him fulfil duties

Stratford-upon-Avon MP Nadhim Zahawi (above left) today told how his “experience as an entrepreneur” would help him in his new...

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FE Week publisher Lsect gets leading role in prestigious Festival of Education

The prestigious Festival of Education has unveiled The Telegraph as its new UK media partner and announced a leading...

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Skills Minister Nick Boles rules out new UTCs ban in area review regions

Skills Minister Nick Boles has ruled out a blanket ban on new university technical colleges (UTCs) where post-16 education...

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First Ofsted short inspection of FE provider published amid ‘cramming in’ concerns

The results of the first Ofsted short inspection of a good provider were positive for the Cheshire college visited...

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‘Limited demand for level three apprenticeships from businesses could lead to levy resistance’ – new joint select committee research claims

Limited demand for level three apprenticeship skills among UK businesses could lead to “resistance” to the proposed large employers’...

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First Trailblazer apprenticeship assessment plan consultations open

Consultation has opened on the first batch of Trailblazer assessment plans to be subject to public scrutiny. Anyone with...

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National Apprenticeship Awards regional winners announced for the East Midlands and East of England

Prestigious awards and special commendations have been handed out to dozens of learners and employers at National Apprenticeship Awards (NAAs)...

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Further education and skills sector misses out on £250m in FE loans cash

Shadow Skills Minister Gordon Marsden has called on the government to “get a grip” after new figures showed that...

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