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SFA staff shortlisted for top job

Staff at the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) have been informed that three members of its executive team are in line to replace Geoff Russell as the chief executive. FE Week understands that the shortlisted candidates are Verity Bullough, Kim Thorneywork and Marinos Paphitis. Mr Russell announced his decision to step down in January, having informed […]

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Arrests over apprenticeship subcontractor

Serious Fraud Office swoop in on Luis Michael Training, former partner of Sparsholt College Three men have been arrested as part of an investigation into Luis Michael Training (LMT), a sub-contractor that used to deliver football-based apprenticeships. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says the individuals were arrested as part of a search operation on four […]

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Three arrested in SFO investigation

Three men have been arrested as part of an investigation into Luis Michael Training, a company which used to deliver football-based apprenticeships. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) says the individuals were arrested as part of a search operation on four homes and a business property early this morning. Two of the men who were arrested […]

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The end for Britain’s ‘conveyor belt’ of skills

The Government’s announcement to lengthen the duration of apprenticeships will help to ensure better quality workers which is vital for the economy’s growth. The recent announcement by the Skills Minister John Hayes that apprenticeship schemes are to be lengthened is welcome news for the British economy. It signals the end to what could be seen […]

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Gordon Birtwistle, MP for Burnley

Growing up in rural Lancashire, the young Gordon Birtwistle wanted to be a joiner and undertaker. But while he liked the idea of making coffins, he wasn’t quite so keen on the idea of working with dead bodies. “That was the job in those days; make the coffins, bury the people or burn them,” he […]

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FE is ‘very different kettle of fish’

The fast-approaching FE loans policy has been labelled as “very complex to implement”, “difficult to market” and cause for “real worry” from key figures in the sector. A roundtable debate, held at the FE Week office and attended by a representative from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), the University and College Union […]

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The future of adult learning

Tom Wilson, director, UnionLearn, TUC     David Hughes, chief executive, NIACE Ever-rising levels of unemployment, lack of skills among sections of the population, equality, changing policy and funding rates are just some of the issues that those in further education need to battle on a daily basis. But how do they move forward? The […]

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Redundancies at Elmfield Training

Elmfield Training Ltd, who have been scrutinised by the BIS Select Committee for their delivery of apprenticeships with Morrisons, are starting to make redundancies. A spokesperson for Elmfield Training told FE Week: “In respect of the staff consultation, part of running a business is to make sure there are the right people in the right […]

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BIS Select Committee announces final apprenticeship evidence session

The BIS Select Committee have announced details of their final evidence session on Apprenticeships. On the 16 May at 9.50am John Hayes MP, Minister of State for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning will join Gila Sacks, Deputy Director of the Apprenticeships Unit (BIS/DfE), will give their evidence. The session will be streamed live on […]

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