News

‘Deep concern’ over local enterprise partnerships’ funding decisions

A call has been made for local enterprise partnerships to have a new contracting process that’s “fair and transparent”...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Exclusive: Ofsted wants key degree apprenticeship inspection role

Talks have begun between Ofsted and the government over extending the inspectorate’s remit to cover degree apprenticeships. Paul Joyce,...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Casey Review demands urgent review into savage ESOL cuts

The country urgently needs a national review into the provisions it makes for non-native English speakers, according to a...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

SFA steps up campaign against topslicing management fees

The crackdown on providers who fail to disclose how much they topslice from subcontracting contracts has stepped up a...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Public Accounts Committee wants broader success measures for apprenticeships

A much broader range of success measures is needed for apprenticeships – accounting for progression to higher pay and...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Learndirect top-slices almost £20 million through subcontractors deals

Latest figures have shown that Learndirect top-sliced almost £20 million through its deals with subcontractors last academic year, FE...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
Opinion

Apprenticeship funding brokerage ban is a victory for students

It was a great honour to be recognised last week for my investigative reporting on FE, and I know...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Jaguar apprentices rescued after provider collapses

Training provision has been saved for thousands of learners, including those on a high-profile scheme with Jaguar Land Rover,...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Collab Group: Ofsted isn’t the only marker of success

Ofsted does not “paint a complete picture” of success, according to a group of colleges which has just absorbed...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord