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Full steam ahead for apprenticeship levy launch

It’s full steam ahead for the levy launch — with the Department for Education (DfE) set to unveil a...

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It’s official… Amanda Spielman confirmed as next Ofsted chief inspector

It’s now official – Amanda Spielman will be the next Ofsted chief inspector. Doubts had been raised over whether...

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Supermarket ad sparks double standards complaints over maths apprenticeship entry requirement

Aldi has been accused of double standards after a controversial TV advert suggested the supermarket chain takes a “light...

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Next chief executive of Learning and Work Institute announced

The next chief executive of the Learning and Work Institute will be current deputy Stephen Evans, FE Week can...

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Apprenticeship chaos warning by FE champion Baroness Sharp in final House of Lords speech

Liberal Democrat Peer and tireless FE advocate Baroness Sharp warned of the chaos being created by rushed apprenticeship reforms...

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Independent training providers criticised in Ofsted report on implementation of anti-terror duty

Independent training providers (ITPs) have come in for the worst criticism in Ofsted’s thematic review report into how the...

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Government launches consultation on new insolvency arrangements for colleges

The government has today launched a consultation on insolvency arrangements for general FE and sixth form colleges — which...

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MPs back widening role of new Careers & Enterprise Company

A long-awaited MPs’ report has called for the government to consult on handing over control of the National Careers...

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£100m more funding found for apprenticeships and traineeships

The government has found almost £100m of additional funding for apprenticeships and traineeships through the latest round of growth...

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