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AoC: Top-slices should be higher for ‘risky’ subcontractors

Prime providers should demand a higher top-slice from “risky” subcontractors to reflect the extra work that comes with them,...

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Cornwall’s post-16 education is scrutinised in secret review

Mystery surrounds a “confidential” review of further education in Cornwall as pressure grows on the region’s two colleges to...

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FE commissioner called for ‘urgent review’ to hold West Notts College leadership to account

The FE commissioner has criticised “serious corporate failure”, lack of oversight and a “financial crisis” at West Nottinghamshire College...

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ESFA to launch new apprenticeship vacancy tool for employers

A new tool to let employers directly post apprenticeship vacancies is being launched by the Education and Skills Agency....

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Ofsted slams private sector giant BPP for being unaware of the ‘slow progress’ apprentices make

A huge private university is expected to be banned from recruiting new apprentices after Ofsted warned it was making...

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Damning Ofsted visit brands special needs charity’s apprenticeships ‘inadequate’

A charity which supports people with special needs has been rated ‘inadequate’ in every category in a damning Ofsted...

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NHS trusts urged to spend apprenticeship levy faster or risk losing their funds

Health Education England has written to NHS trusts encouraging them to use or transfer their apprenticeship levy funds after...

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Revealed: Another four apprenticeship providers banned from taking new recruits

Four more apprenticeship providers have been banned from taking on new starts after facing criticism from Ofsted – bringing...

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Ofsted Watch: Mixed results for private providers

It has been a mixed week for independent learning providers, after four were found lacking in Ofsted inspections –...

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