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Why good governance is crucial for ITPs

The AELP’s new code of governance is a chance for training providers big and small to think about how...

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NICHOLA HAY
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The IfA want a reputation for honesty. Well, here’s mine…

The Institute for Apprenticeships wants to develop “a reputation for providing honest, evidenced and high-quality leadership when developing opinion...

Jude Burke
NICK LINFORD
Opinion

Let FE colleges deliver nursing apprenticeships!

FE has vast expertise in delivering healthcare apprenticeships, but those trying to solve the nursing shortage fail to see...

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LAIRA PEARSON
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Are apprenticeship funding bands being set deliberately low?

Are funding bands deliberately being set below cost to restrict the supply of some high-cost apprenticeship standards? Mandy Crawford-Lee...

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MANDY CRAWFORD-LEE
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A milestone month for the Institute for Apprenticeships!

The publication of the 300th apprenticeship standard is a sign of real change with tangible outcomes, says Sir Gerry...

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SIR GERRY BERRAGAN
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Nursing apprenticeships are a good thing – here’s why

Apprenticeships may not be a magic bullet, but neither are they the poisoned chalice the Royal College of Nursing...

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LUCY HUNTE
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DfE should be concerned about rip-off subcontracting fees

Just when you think the government is finally going to act to stop the practice of rip-off subcontracting fees,...

Jude Burke
NICK LINFORD
Opinion

Why we are planning to use a single licensing approach for T-Levels

Choosing awarding organisations in open competition will not only give the new technical qualifications the greatest chance of success,...

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ANNE MILTON
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If colleges are not careful, HE will muscle in on their territory

The FE sector is already beleaguered, but market forces will soon see universities trying to carve themselves out a...

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EWART KEEP