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Provider fights back over ‘inadequate’ Ofsted rating

The provider blamed Covid-19 for withdrawals over the last two years

News, Ofsted

College loses grade 1 after Ofsted lifts exemption

‘Outstanding’ schools and colleges are being inspected for the first time since 2010

News, Ofsted

Ofsted finds degree courses rebadged as apprenticeships at university

Chief inspector Amanda Spielman has voiced concerns over this issue multiple times in recent years

News, Ofsted

Finalists announced for the 2022 AAC Apprenticeship Awards

Finalists include training providers, colleges and employers and span 23 awards categories celebrating the very best of apprenticeship delivery.

News, Apprenticeships

The white paper was promising – but why are ITPs still fighting for recognition?

Research out next month will prove the value of independent training providers, writes Jane Hickie The past year saw significant challenges for learners, employers and training providers as Covid continued to affect us all. But the Skills For Jobs white paper, whose anniversary it is this week, offered an excellent opportunity for the sector to […]

Opinion, Skills reform

The skills bill is the blueprint for transforming the country

Apprenticeships are extraordinarily popular – and more progress is being made from the skills bill, writes Alex Burghart Skills lie at the heart of levelling up. Skills will help people drive their careers forward. Skills will help towns and cities attract and nourish new businesses and developments. Skills will help the economy thrive and public […]

Opinion, Skills reform

The skills white paper: too much rhetoric, too little action

A lack of movement is causing planning blight and eroding the skills landscape, writes Sue Pember In January 2021, the long-awaited white paper setting out the government’s vision for reform of further education arrived. Along with it came a timetable for how the act would journey through parliament, starting in the Lords.  I wonder whether […]

Opinion, Skills reform

Crack down on ‘poor quality’ courses announced by Office for Students

Plans for tougher outcome measures and ‘intrusive sanctions’ announced

News, Higher education

Twelfth UTC closure confirmed

The 14-19 college has failed to recruit enough students to become financially viable

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