News

Ascentis named as awarding organisation of the year

Ascentis has been crowned awarding organisation of the year on an exciting night for the sector. The Federation of...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

No news on permanent Institute for Apprenticeships boss

Attempts to recruit a permanent chief executive of the Institute for Apprenticeships are still ongoing, six months after the...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
Opinion

Lack of EPA is a disaster for apprentices and government

It is a disaster if even a single apprentice has reached what should be the end of their studies...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Employers more satisfied with private providers again… but colleges catching up

Private training providers have once again proved themselves to be more popular with employers than colleges, according to government...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Concern at negative impact of FE loans on disadvantaged

The FE sector is worried by the negative impact FE loans have had on learners from disadvantaged backgrounds. A...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Emotions high as Team UK competitors complete their work

Emotions were high as the first round of Team UK competitors completed their work for WorldSkills UK today.  Jordan...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Support Our Sixth-formers: DfE urged to redirect 16-19 underspend

The 16-to-19 education budget was underspent by £106 million last year, and campaigners now want the DfE to direct...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Apprenticeships are “fragile” training, research shows

Relying on employer involvement makes apprenticeships a “fragile” form of training, according to new research. A new study by...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Outgoing ESFA chief takes “personal responsibility” for Learndirect decisions

The outgoing head of the ESFA has claimed personal responsibility for the decision not to terminate Learndirect’s adult education...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord