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ESFA audits to check apprenticeship price reductions made to account for prior work experience

The Education and Skills Funding Agency has reminded providers to conduct prior learning assessments when taking on apprentices, and warned they will be audited to ensure price reductions are being made. New guidance on the rule was published today, and follows the launch of a tender by the agency in February to find a researcher […]

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The truth about The Hadlow Group financial scandal

The Hadlow Group has hit the headlines following allegations of financial irregularities and the departure of several senior leaders and governors. Now, FE Week has learnt further details of issues which brought about the FE Commissioner and Education and Skills Funding Agency investigations, as well as the fallout from the controversy. Deputy CEO could face […]

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FE Commissioner pushing for mega merger to secure Cornwall College’s future

The FE Commissioner is pushing for a mega merger in Cornwall to secure the future of Cornwall College, which is currently surviving on government bailouts. FE Week exclusively revealed the existence of a mysterious and confidential review of further education in Cornwall back in November, after it was requested by Cornwall Council. It put pressure […]

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Ofsted watch: Exemplary week for universities

Universities showed off their apprenticeship delivery skills this week, as one was rated ‘outstanding’ while another was judged to be ‘good’ by Ofsted. It wasn’t so positive for independent providers however, as two were rated ‘requires improvement’ and another was judged to be making ‘insufficient progress’ in its early monitoring visit. Teeside University was the […]

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Major bank stands by college fighting for survival following second failed merger

A major high street bank will “remain supportive” of a cash-strapped college that owes it over £6 million, despite fears the college may collapse following the last-minute failure of a second merger attempt. The future of City College Southampton, which is surviving on government bailouts, was thrown into doubt this week when Eastleigh College pulled out of its proposed merger after the Department for Education […]

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ESFA in NAO firing line as Ofsted left to expose lack of off-the-job training

On the same day the National Audit Office revealed the government has “limited assurance” the 20 per cent off-the-job-training rule is being complied with, Ofsted has accused a provider of failing to ensure the entitlement is being met. Meg Hillier MP and chair of the public accounts committee also hit out today saying it was […]

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NAO warns apprenticeship budget set to run out after DfE got its forecast wrong

There is “clear risk” that the apprenticeship programme is not financially sustainable after the average cost of training an apprentice hit double what the government predicted, the National Audit Office has warned. The concerning message came in a critical report published today, which said the Department for Education should assess making controversial decisions about reducing […]

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NAO apprenticeships progress report: The 7 key findings

The National Audit Office has today published its report into whether the government’s apprenticeships programme is providing value for money. It is the second report by the NAO into apprenticeships since 2016, but the first since the introduction of the levy. FE Week has the report’s main new findings:   ESFA has ‘limited assurance’ the […]

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College fighting for survival after merger plans collapse at eleventh hour

A college surviving on government bailouts faces an uncertain future after being dumped at the eleventh hour by its merger partner. City College Southampton principal, Sarah Stannard, had already made plans to stand down before Eastleigh College pulled the plug after failing to secure government cash to support the merger. Despite the situation, Stannard has […]

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