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Government unwilling to take action on qualifications fraud fears

An awarding organisation that fell victim to a high-profile case of qualifications fraud has called on the government to set up an expert panel, amid fears that the problem has been swept under the carpet. Industry Qualifications wants the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy to work with examinations […]

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Institute for Apprenticeships consultation launched

This morning the government launched their long awaited Institute for Apprenticeships consultation. With a January 31 deadline, you have less than four weeks to give your view on the Draft Strategic Guidance to the Institute for Apprenticeships. Key functions for the Institute for Apprenticeship, which will be launched in April: Standards development and approval Currently the government […]

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How big should the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education be?

It’s time to create a directory of all the apprenticeship standards and technical qualifications that need to be developed, says Graham Hasting-Evans. In order to establish how big the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education should to be, we need to know how many apprenticeship standards and technical qualifications will have to be developed, quality-assured […]

Opinion

Movers & Shakers: Edition 193

Your weekly guide to who’s new, and who’s leaving. Specialist food awarding body FDQ has announced Terry Fennell as its new chief executive. FDQ has been a recognised awarding-body for more than 14 years and is regulated by Ofqual, the CCEA and the Welsh Government. He will be responsible for the strategic direction of FDQ’s […]

Movers and Shakers

Should colleges require level 4s or 5s of the new GCSEs for A Level entry?

Dr Sue answers your questions on Board Composition, Having an impact & New A-level entry grades.   Question One: Board composition I am the new clerk of a recently merged college and I am increasingly worried about the makeup of the governing body. It seems to be largely made up of colleagues and acquaintances of the […]

Opinion

Move away from 3m apprenticeship target to avoid ‘wasting £500 million’ says influential think tank

The government should “move away” from its target for three million apprenticeships, to avoid wasting £500 million a year on substandard training, according to experts from the Policy Exchange. A new report from the right-wing think-tank claims that a significant proportion of the apprenticeship standards are inadequate, and raises concerns about the government’s focus on […]

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How to fix the skills system

Government’s recent apprenticeship reforms were well-intentioned but miscalculated, says Tom Richmond, co-author of today’s Policy Exchange report, ‘The skills we need, and why we don’t have them’. “No matter who I speak with, when I mention apprenticeships people react warmly.” So said Doug Richard in his review of apprenticeships back in 2012. This warmth ensures […]

Opinion

Ofqual opens malpractice investigation following apprentice complaint

Allegations of malpractice lodged by a former apprentice of Highbury College are being investigated by Ofqual, an FE Week investigation has revealed. The qualifications watchdog confirmed it is looking into complaints lodged by 35-year-old Maxwell Hyde – who started as a boatbuilding apprentice at the college in Portsmouth in September 2011, and who went on […]

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The government must go much further with reforms

The Technical and Further Education Bill is a good start, but it needs to address structural problems that will hold us back in world trade, says Shane Chowen. In the wake of the vote to leave the EU, the economic aftershocks are beginning to be felt. Economists still forecast a rise in unemployment – albeit […]

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