National Extension College: Sixty years of second chance learning The National Extension College has pioneered distance and second-chance education for six decades this August, and its founding mission is more relevant than ever, writes Sir Alan Tuckett
DfE renames struggling T Level transition programme Officials think the name change will improve progression to T Levels
‘Rip-off’ HE student cap a ‘worry’ for colleges Recruitment limits, foundation year fee cuts and a new website for apprenticeships have been announced
Missed deadline risks thousands of BTEC results Scores of schools and colleges missed the July 5 BTEC data deadline
Government scraps plans to limit ‘employment only’ adult education outcomes DfE will rename non-qual courses and reinstate health and community outcomes
Babington to cut over 100 staff in ‘strategic realignment’ New CEO scraps AEB, bootcamps and some apprenticeships
Without urgent action, we risk losing another generation of vocational learners Funding is needed to ensure all learners can access the same opportunities regardless of their background, says David Gallagher
Young adults need better funding post-Covid Study programme funding for 19-23 year-olds will provide the wrap-around support young adults need