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New register of apprenticeship training providers: what do we know so far?

Today’s long-awaited release of proposals for widespread apprenticeship reform include plans for a new register of apprenticeship training providers. The government wants the new register to work alongside the existing register of training organisations. Providers will have to meet strict criteria to be included on the register, which will then be used by employers looking for training for […]

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Independent training provider rated ‘outstanding’ for work with NEET learners

A rapidly-expanding independent training provider has been praised for its work in improving the life chances of formerly NEET learners, as it is awarded the highest possible grade from Ofsted. Inspectors from the education watchdog were full of praise for Midlands-based Nova Training, awarding it grade ones across the board following an inspection from July […]

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DfE to consult on banning apprenticeships at grade four colleges

More than ten colleges could be excluded from accessing apprenticeship funding because of their grade four Ofsted rating, FE Week can exclusively reveal. As part of a consultation on the new apprenticeship provider register, expected to be released tomorrow, FE Week understands the government will consider excluding ‘inadequate’ providers. There are 13 colleges currently rated grade four with a combined […]

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College principal to keep job despite Ofsted ‘inadequate’ grade

A principal will keep his job despite his college dropping two Ofsted grades to inadequate. The education watchdog’s verdict on Tresham College of Further and Higher Education means it is the 12th general FE college to have been handed the lowest possible rating since last September.   The latest report, published today but based on […]

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Independent learning provider criticises Ofsted for ‘inappropriate’ timing

The chief executive of a charity and independent learning provider focused on helping people with disabilities has declared the timing of his organisation’s latest Ofsted inspection “not right nor in the interests of learners”. Roy O’Shaughnessy, head of The Shaw Trust, said the inspection had come at an “inappropriate” stage and he was “disappointed” with the […]

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Student protestors celebrate after performing arts courses saved

Performing arts students who took to the streets to save their courses are celebrating after college leaders decided against cutting them. FE Week reported on the protest by a large group of Burton and South Derbyshire College learners — many of whom were expecting to continue in the second year of performing arts courses after […]

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Ofsted tightens up inspection regime as college mergers rocket

The inspection regime is being tightened up by Ofsted to keep track on rocketing numbers of college mergers. Ofsted uploaded its revised skills inspection handbook, to apply from September, on gov.uk this morning. The only reference to mergers in the old handbook stressed that newly joined-together colleges would “normally be inspected as a new provider […]

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Three new college merger plans unveiled as eight partnerships finalised

A four-way college link-up is one of three new major merger plans to have been unveiled— as eight partnerships involving 18 colleges were finalised today. The multiple merger, resulting from the Cheshire and Warrington area review, involves Mid Cheshire College, West Cheshire College, South Cheshire College and Warrington Collegiate. All the colleges involved confirmed today that […]

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First three FE institutions to get chartered status announced

The first three members of the Chartered Institution for Further Education have been unveiled. Hawk Training, Blackpool and The Fylde College, and Bridgwater College will each pay £8,000 to join the membership body for “high-performing” FE colleges and training providers. The institution was granted chartered status in October last year and has been open to […]

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