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US Secretary of Labour learns about English apprenticeships

The United States (US) Secretary of Labour Thomas Perez learned about British vocational training at Westminster Kingsway College. Mr Perez, who is responsible for US government legislation on apprenticeships, visited the college as part of a Europe-wide tour of FE providers. He heard a talk about how FE works in this country, with particular focus […]

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Providers and employers invited to enter apprentices for 2015 Brathay Challenge

Employers and training providers have been invited to enter their apprentice teams for the 2015 Brathay Challenge — a gruelling annual test of mental and physical stamina. The competition, now in its fourth year, tests teambuilding, leadership, fundraising, logistical and communications skills through a series of work-related challenges. Regional heats will be held from January […]

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Merger murmurs after Lauener gets SFA role

The future of the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has been brought into question with Education Funding Agency (EFA) chief Peter Lauener taking on the running of both bodies in a move hailed by sector leaders as heralding a more “joined-up” approach. Current EFA chief executive Mr Lauener replaces SFA interim boss Keith Smith from today, […]

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FE loans blamed for “collapse” in number of older people on level three and four courses

Urgent government action is required after FE loans caused a “collapse” in the number of older people taking level three and four courses, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (Niace) has claimed. Latest figures released this week by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) showed there were 15,330 applications in September for […]

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The FE Wolf at the Lords’ door

Professor Alison Wolf, the influential academic who authored the government’s 2011 report on vocational education, is one of just four people to have been given a coveted life peerage by the Prime Minister in this Parliament, and will soon join the ranks of Peers as a cross-bencher without party political affiliation. As she prepares to […]

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Accounts committee looks at Dfe participation record

A sector leader has called for “coherence” in government’s approach to improving participation of 16 to 18-year-olds in education and training after a key committee announced an inquiry into the issue. Stewart Segal, chief executive of the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, welcomed news the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) would begin to examine participation […]

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Colleges tell MPs of apprenticeship funding reform fears

Further education colleges have added their voices to a growing list of sector organisations warning apprenticeship funding reforms could put employers off the programme and result in falling numbers. In written evidence to the House of Commons Education Select Committee (pictured right), which will hold the first hearing of its inquiry into 16 to 19 […]

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Keep it simple on grading

Government reforms to apprenticeships go further than simply how the programme is funded and looked to include the introduction of a new grading system. Stewart Segal explains his concerns about these grading changes. We raised a number of concerns about grading from the first recommendations following the 2012 report of Doug Richard. While we welcome […]

Opinion

A U-turn — or simply listening?

Skills Minister Nick Boles told FE Week that he was willing to allow some apprenticeship to be graded as simply pass or fail, despite reforms seeming to have been heading in the direction of a pass, merit or distinction system. Iain Mackinnon explains why he welcomed the move. he maritime sector has been one of […]

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