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A period of reflection is now needed

Apprenticeships, apprenticeships, apprenticeships — after three inquiries, incorporating a host of government recommendations, it’s time to take a breather, says David Way Doug Richard’s report has been eagerly anticipated not least because its advice on the future of apprenticeships comes from the perspective of a businessman without the detailed knowledge or ‘baggage’ of an insider […]

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No new money for funding rate rise

The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) has told FE Week that despite more than doubling the funding rates for functional skills qualifications in English and maths when delivered in the workplace, they will not automatically increase provider allocations. This comes after FE Minister Matthew Hancock announced the increase at AoC’s annual conference, branding it a “scandal” […]

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Independent assessment is key

Ann Watson on why EAL backs the Richard Review’s proposal to use tax breaks to encourage employers to take on apprentices  Certain issues surrounding apprenticeships are brought up time and again by government, employers, training providers, awarding organisations and apprentices themselves. The Richard Review is the latest to highlight the benefits of the vocational pathway […]

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Ofsted’s clear message for FE

Strong leadership at every level is critical if England wants to have a world-class education and skills system, says Matthew Coffey, national director of learning and skills at Ofsted. There is no doubt there is a great deal of good and outstanding provision in the learning and skills sector, but much work and improvement are still […]

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Apprenticeship tax breaks welcomed

Business leaders and union bosses have united behind an “all-or-nothing” review of apprenticeships that has called for workplace tax breaks. Doug Richard’s review of apprenticeships was published on November 27 with proposals for a revamp of the way courses were paid for at its “heart”. The former Dragons’ Den investor said he wanted a closer […]

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Ofsted accused of moving goalposts

Ofsted has been accused of “moving the goalposts” for colleges following a damning annual report that pointed to a threefold increase in the number of colleges judged inadequate. Association of Colleges (AoC) chief executive Martin Doel hit out at the education watchdog after its report highlighted how 13 colleges received the lowest possible grading in […]

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Government urged to ‘shine spotlight’ on further education, says Ofsted annual report

The government has been urged to “shine a spotlight” on the further education sector following a damning Ofsted annual report that has pointed to a threefold increase in the number of inadequate colleges. Click here to download the report. It said 13 colleges received the grading in 2011/12, compared to four the previous year. It […]

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Richard puts tax credits at heart of apprenticeship review

An “all-or-nothing” review of apprenticeships has called for employer tax breaks in a bid to make them more attractive to businesses. Click here to download the review. Former Dragons’ Den star Doug Richard (pictured above) today published his Richard Review of Apprentices, proposing a host of “profound” changes. He was asked to look into the […]

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Looking forward to the Richard Review

David Way is interviewed by Chris Henwood in the mobile newsroom on the top floor of the Hyatt Birmingham Employers should be given greater ownership of the apprenticeship system, according to National Apprenticeship Service chief executive David Way. He spoke to FE Week at the Association of Colleges conference, in Birmingham, where he offered a […]

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