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The real reasons half of apprentices drop out of their scheme

Oliver Sidwell delves into nine years of programme reviews to find out why apprentices really leave and what can be done about it

Opinion, Apprenticeships

Skills bootcamps struggle to attract learners as devolved areas lower sights

Combined authorities report competition with national procurement on wave three skills bootcamps

News, Adult education

Improving apprenticeship achievement rates starts with showing how much we value them

New research from AELP with City & Guilds makes it clear that the apprenticeships are not perceived as valuable enough to retain learners, writes Jane Hickie

Opinion, Apprenticeships

Watchdog cites loud music and vaping as Surrey college downgraded

East Surrey College handed ‘requires improvement’ rating over apprenticeships and behaviour and attitudes

News, Ofsted

DfE hikes FE teacher training bursaries

But stricter eligibility criteria is now in place and caps have been introduced

News, FE workforce

Lifelong loan entitlement: Maintenance loans in and ELQ rule out

Students studying higher level courses under the lifelong loan scheme will have access to maintenance loans following years of calls from FE and HE leaders

News, Adult education, Skills reform

‘Stunned’ businessman vows to walk away from FE after ‘inadequate’ verdict

‘The sector is run as an autocracy’

News, Apprenticeships, Ofsted

No10 seeks senior delivery adviser for skills

Number 10 is looking for a new senior delivery adviser to lead on skills and post-18 education. The role is part of the “delivery unit”, which was re-established last year to deliver on the prime minister’s top priorities which include education, jobs, and skills. The person selected will be responsible for ensuring the government hits […]

News, Politics

Colleges ask for extra £400m as ‘perfect financial storm’ hits

AoC warns of large-scale redundancies, increased class sizes, and campus closures

News, Colleges