Results 2022

Exams can’t close the attainment gap. We must address the underlying causes

Qualification reform is needed, but won't be enough on its own to address issues of inclusion, diversity and equality

Shane Chowen
Michelle Meadows and Jo-Anne Baird
Apprenticeships, Results 2022

An urgent call to demystify apprenticeships

As we approach exam results, the option for a young person to undertake an apprenticeship needs to be a...

Shane Chowen
Anne Milton
Subcontracting, Training Providers

Director ban for subcontractor boss that paid relatives and renovated house using skills funding

Failure to keep accurate financial information about £2.5 million worth of public money has led to a lengthy director...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Ofsted

First ‘outstanding’ inspection for Educationwise Academy Ltd

The inspection report, published today, praised tutors and leaders for carefully planning curriculums and said apprentices make "significant progress."

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Colleges, Governance

Successful bidder to run governor recruitment service revealed

Struggling colleges will have access to the free governor recruitment service from this September.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Funding, Skills reform

Next step in adult education funding overhaul

Over a year after plans were first proposed, DfE has released more detail on reforming adult education funding and...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
T Levels

Ungraded and ‘requires improvement’ providers can deliver more T Levels sooner

Updated guidance makes 'requires improvement' and ungraded providers eligible to deliver more T Levels from September 2023.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
AEB, Devolution

Adult funding rates set to rise in London

A funding uplift of 3.5 per cent will apply to courses at level 2 and below for London residents...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics

Junior ministers join new DfE team

New ministers have been appointed to fill vacancies left by a wave of resignations earlier this week.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen