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College facing ‘uncertain future’ agrees merger partner

A troubled college is set to merge with one of the biggest college groups in the country this summer. Ruskin College will become part of Activate Learning in June 2021 after getting sign-off from skills minister Gillian Keegan. An Activate spokesperson said the decision was “unanimous” and “will ensure the unique identity of Ruskin College […]

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East London UTC’s future ‘uncertain’ as DfE fails to approve expansion

The future of another university technical college (UTC) hangs in the balance despite receiving emergency funding.  East London UTC was slapped with its second financial notice to improve last month, after getting a £375,000 government bailout last year when it also chalked up a £1.8 million deficit. Its latest accounts for 2019/20 show the Department […]

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Ofsted monitoring inspections paused for week of colleges’ return

Ofsted will pause its remote monitoring inspections for the week beginning March 8 to allow schools and colleges to focus on wider reopening. The watchdog has been carrying out remote monitoring visits of those graded ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’ since January in place of routine in-person inspections, which have been suspended during the pandemic. The […]

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What you need to know about applying to deliver T Levels from 2023

The Department for Education has today launched the registration process to deliver its flagship T Level qualifications from 2023, and has confirmed its Ofsted grade and financial health criteria will be relaxed. Here are the key things you need to know before applying.   Different deadlines to register for planning support and funding Providers have […]

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Universal apprenticeship provider register reapplication has prompted dismay

The government should think carefully before taking a cliff edge, pass-fail approach to the register of apprenticeship training providers, writes Simon Ashworth Although the FE white paper contained ideas that have stimulated positive debate, the refresh from April of the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP) has prompted universal dismay and frustration across the sector. […]

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Government to research range of ‘harms’ caused by Covid-19 to students and staff

The Department for Education is tendering for research into how Covid-19 has impacted students and staff. The “rapid” data and literature review will consider “harms” on mental and physical health, domestic violence and loss of learning. Working on behalf of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), the DfE project is worth up to £85,000 […]

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Apprentice feedback tool kicked into the long grass

A tool that allows apprentices to give feedback on their training provider via text has been delayed again and will not be launched for at least another year, if ever. The Education and Skills Funding Agency’s Digital Service has been developing the feature for a number of years and its launch was originally set for […]

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Profile: Rebecca Conroy, CEO, East Sussex College Group

Challenging CEO stereotypes is one thing, but Rebecca Conroy’s relentless and contagious positivity must have an explanation. JL Dutaut finds out Chief executive. The title conjures up hard-nosed decision-makers in sharp suits. Google the words and still to this day the image results will return very few women. I’m happy to say that my experience […]

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Pearson launches ‘major’ consultation into the future of exams amid calls for end to GCSEs

The exam board Pearson has launched a “major” consultation into the future of exams, following calls for GCSEs to be scrapped. Former education secretaries Damian Hinds, Baroness Morris and Lord Blunkett will sit on an expert panel to advise and steer a research project looking at assessment and qualifications for young people aged between 14 […]

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