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‘Outstanding’ university bootcamps praised by Ofsted

Inspectors were impressed with the course’s ‘exceptional’ curriculum

News, Ofsted

Level 7 starts spike as employers race to beat funding axe

Early data shows one training provider has already recruited 1,000 more leadership apprentices

News, Apprenticeships

Ofsted reform: DfE commits to ‘pragmatic’ intervention approach

Officials will seek sector views before deciding on accountability measures under new-style report cards

News, Ofsted

Ofsted’s reforms are a missed chance that won’t futureproof FE and skills

The inspection framework revamp touts inclusion and fairness but without industry insight and real focus on apprenticeships, FE will still be underserved

Opinion, Ofsted

The exclusivity of the inclusion agenda: it isn’t ‘inclusive’ when voices are missing

As the government prepares sweeping SEND reforms, inclusion is the buzzword of the day – but the sector’s most valuable voices are being sidelined

Opinion, Inclusion

Lynette Leith appointed Boston College principal

She replaces Claire Foster who is retiring after 30 years in FE

News, Colleges

Pair of Swiss-owned training providers suddenly close

Thousands of apprentices affected as Woodspeen Training and Jarvis Training Management announce insolvency

News, Apprenticeships

One minister, two beasts: Can Jacqui Smith fix the skills system?

Jacqui Smith’s unprecedented brief spanning the DfE and DWP signals ambition for a joined-up skills system. But without wider government buy-in, her impact risks being symbolic

Opinion, Politics

Colleges are bracing themselves for the Whitehall power shift

With skills policy moving to DWP, Ofsted unveiling a new framework and defence cash pouring in, this autumn could define the future of FE. But will ministers see beyond workforce targets to the bigger picture of lifelong learning?

Opinion, Skills reform