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English and mathematics in apprenticeships

New Challenges, New Chances’ has made it clear that English and Mathematics remain key elements of the Apprenticeship Framework. Whilst there are some who may feel uncomfortable with the change in terminology there are many others who recognise the importance of providing a single uncomplicated message about what these skills are and why proficiency in […]

Opinion

Putting the HE in FE at AoC Conference

Caroline Neville, Senior Policy Adviser, BIS         Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable Debate surrounding the introduction of FE loans for adult learners has been a prominent part of the sector in recent months. And at the Association of Colleges’ (AoC) Annual HE in FE Conference at Holiday […]

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Apprenticeships and learning from the best

As the National Director of Learning and Skills it is my job to report back to Ofsted and government on any issues within the sector. Recently media interest around the quality of apprenticeships has highlighted concern around subcontracting, short programmes and inadequate assessment practices. That’s why it is so important that we share what is […]

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Subcontracting and social media

An “urgent review” of sub-contracting has been called for by the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP). Graham Hoyle, chief executive of the AELP, has written to the skills minister John Hayes recommending a full investigation of current sub-contracting arrangements. Issue 567 of the AELP Countdown reads: “Recent analysis by the Skills Funding Agency […]

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Apprenticeship Supplement

Download the Hi Res version (27mb) by clicking here Download the Low Res version (6mb) by clicking here The Apprenticeship Experience Apprenticeships should be more than just a mandatory set of qualifications, brought together into a formal framework which can delivered as quickly as possible for maximum funding efficiency. It’s also more than just vocational […]

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Managing Editor of FE Week to give evidence on apprenticeships

The managing editor of FE Week will give evidence at the next session of an inquiry into apprenticeships. Nick Linford, who is also author of the Hands-on Guide to Post-16 Funding, has been called as a witness for the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee’s fifth evidence session, which takes place on Tuesday. The session will be held in Committee Room 6, at […]

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NAS Quality Action Plan revealed

A document detailing how the government will improve the quality of the apprenticeship programme has today been published. The Quality Action Plan, drawn up by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS), includes a number of measures to improve the content and delivery of frameworks,  focusing on IT and customer service provision in particular. Planned actions include […]

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Zenos brand scrapped by Pearson

Pearson has scrapped the Zenos brand for its ICT apprenticeships. Zenos, a training provider owned by Pearson, will now operate under the name Pearson in Practice. A spokesperson for Pearson in Practice told FE Week: “Zenos has been operating as a fully integrated part of Pearson in Practice for a number of months and officially changed its […]

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Did you #askHayes about launch of National Careers Service?

The skills minister was questioned about the new National Careers Service and impartial information, advice and guidance in a live Twitter debate this morning. John Hayes MP, the first minister from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to ever take part in a Twitter Q&A, answered questions submitted via the hashtag #AskHayes in […]

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