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Ofsted finds learners unaware they are on an apprenticeship

A private provider has been suspended from taking on new learners after Ofsted found a “few cases” of apprentices who did not know they were enrolled on an apprenticeship. Inspectors also claimed that a “minority” of employers who work with NextStep Training Limited are not aware that apprentices should have time in work for off-the-job […]

News, Ofsted

Disappointment as human resources T Level development stopped

The government’s decision to “cease” a T Level in human resources will cut the industry off from a potentially precious entry route, sector leaders have warned. An update from the Education and Skills Funding Agency last Friday announced the development on the qualification, due to be rolled out in 2023, had paused because no awarding […]

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Talking about a ‘middle-class’ grab on apprenticeships could send the wrong message

The claim suggests a scarcity of apprenticeships and that only working-class people should do them, writes David Gallagher Gillian Keegan, apprenticeship and skills minister, recently highlighted her concerns about a middle-class “grab” on apprenticeships. She outlined government fears about degree apprenticeships growing in popularity and said that “people who would have gone to university anyway… […]

Opinion, Apprenticeships

‘Important’ new FE data collection will start this month

A workforce data collection “project” for the further education sector promised in the skills for jobs white paper will start this month, it has been announced. In a letter to FE providers published today, apprenticeships and skills minister Gillian Keegan wrote the data collection will open on 12 July for eight weeks. “I want to underline the […]

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This is why a ‘digital Baker clause’ is needed

Students will expect to access all the information about their future options in one place online, writes Katie Bell This week, the education select committee recommended that schools be limited to a ‘requires improvement’ grade if they do not allow training providers to speak to learners. It’s an effort to ensure they are in line […]

Opinion

High-street names cite cost as they exit apprenticeship training market

Several major retailers have turned their backs on delivering their own apprenticeship training, with one blaming the costs of training as the reason for their exit. Sixty-four providers made “unplanned exits” from publicly funded provision in 2019/20, as revealed in the impact assessment for the government’s landmark Skills and Post-16 Education Bill, published in May. […]

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HR T Level ‘ceased’

A new human resources T Level has been pulled from the flagship qualifications’ rollout after no awarding organisations could be found to develop it. An update from the Education and Skills Funding Agency today revealed development work had ceased on the T Level as of this month. “We were not able to award the contract […]

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Sector leaders warn of ‘barmy’ delays to 16-18 traineeship expansion

Providers are being blocked from offering traineeships to 16- to 18-year-olds as the government drags its feet on a “market entry exercise” that was promised last October. Sector leaders are warning that the issue, described as “barmy”, will put the nail in the coffin of chancellor Rishi Sunak’s target to triple the number of starts […]

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Education to ‘broaden minds’: Is Ofsted chief inspector singing a new tune?

The Ofsted chief inspector appears to have changed her view on using education to direct learners into work, after years of attacking arts courses for their minimal job prospects. Speaking at the Festival of Education today, Amanda Spielman said inspections should not focus on a “utilitarian” view of education. “We do children a great disservice […]

News, Ofsted