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Apprenticeship funding question remains unanswered as government consults further on PAYE and credit account

The future of apprenticeship funding remains unclear despite the government this morning responding to the results of a three-month...

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Bus service cuts hitting FE and skills attendance with learners not ‘even getting to college gates’

Years of funding cuts in local bus services that have seen around 2,000 routes being trimmed or ended has...

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Nick Linford
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SFA Hub suffers yet another breakdown as data return deadline looms

Providers faced the latest Hub breakdown this week as management information system staff tried to submit their data before...

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Scores of apprentices hit by City Link collapse

Scores of apprentices were facing an uncertain future over their jobs today following the collapse of parcel delivery firm...

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College security guard shot while on night-time patrol

A college security guard was shot three times with an air rifle while on night patrol, it has been...

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Nick Linford
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CBI director general Cridland calls for GCSE ‘abolition’ with participation age rising to 18

The abolition of GCSEs in favour of tests at the age of 18 has been put forward by Confederation...

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Apprenticeship dedication earns Jason Holt a New Year honour as 34 FE and skills figures celebrate awards

The author of a 2012 government-commissioned report aimed at boosting apprentice uptake among businesses is one of four FE...

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JCP traineeship ‘target’ after ‘concerns scheme extends benefit claims’

Job Centre Plus (JCP) staff have been set a “target” of 10,000 traineeship referrals amid concerns the youth unemployment...

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New SFA chief Peter Lauener reveals college finance concerns in exclusive interview first with FE Week

New Skills Funding Agency (SFA) chief executive Peter Lauener (pictured) has told of his concern for the future of...

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