Skills reform

Zahawi makes plea to peers to leave the skills bill alone

A process informally known as 'ping pong' is set to take place

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Higher education, Lifelong Learning, Skills reform

Lifelong learning loans consultation finally launched

A long-awaited consultation on the government's flagship lifelong learning scheme points to limitations and restrictions.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Higher education, Lifelong Learning, Skills reform

‘Get on with it’ – government unveils lifelong learning plans

Long-awaited plans for lifelong learning loans have been revealed as part of the government's higher education funding reforms.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

Skills bill clears the commons

The bill passed its remaining stages last night

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Funding, Skills reform

DfE publishes ESFA review but can’t confirm crucial post-16 responsibilities

The review of the ESFA has now been published in full.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships

Revealed: Organisations named the first flexi-job apprenticeship agencies

Apprentices will be employed by these organisations, but will have multiple employment placements over their apprenticeship.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Funding

Spending rules for 16-19 increase ‘sensible and proportionate’, say leaders

Here's how colleges and training providers will be allowed to spend extra 16-19 study programme funding next year.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Higher education

‘Pull your weight’ on pre-16 attainment, colleges told

The new OfS fair access director will address the sector for the first time later today.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen