Level 3 reform: Keegan is about to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory Ending any consensus between politicians on level 3 reform could damage not just student choice, but also politicians’ reputations, writes Tom Bewick
Demand doubles for free courses for jobs Adult education statistics also show increases in level 4+ and ESOL courses, but further declines at levels 2 and 3
Halfon orders universities to publish T Levels admissions statements The skills minister wants more transparency from universities on accepting T Levels as valid entry qualifications
College confirms cyber attack brought down IT systems England’s largest adult education college City Lit had cancelled online lessons before Christmas due to serious ‘IT disruption’
Vocational training sector mourns loss of ‘inspirational’ Steve Lawrence Tributes paid to EEVT founder hailed as a ‘committed advocate’ for the sector
Approval process for T Level alternatives finally revealed Alternatives to T Levels will be available, the government insists, but will first need to pass a complex approvals process
Finalists for AAC Apprenticeship Awards 2023 revealed A record number of entries were received across 19 award categories celebrating the very best of apprenticeship delivery
Multiverse posts sixth consecutive financial loss Multiverse is relying on investors while it spends on infrastructure, and says losses are ‘typical’ for venture-backed companies
New year honours 2023: Who got what in FE and skills? A former president of the AoC has been made a dame alongside five CBEs, six OBEs and seven MBEs for FE and skills people in the 2023 new year honours