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High hopes for the new taskforce

Clare Howard explains the best way to get those with learning disabilities into work. The Government’s manifesto pledge to create 3m apprentices has pushed them to the top of the national skills agenda. This focus has encouraged the expansion of apprenticeship programmes, but this still doesn’t mean access for all. If you are a young […]

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Four more college merger proposals unveiled

Four more mergers involving seven FE colleges and one sixth form college (SFC) have been proposed this week. Three of these link-ups are the result of the Tees Valley area review, which on May 13 became only the second area review to conclude. Meanwhile, three colleges in south-east London have confirmed that previously announced plans […]

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First outstanding Ofsted rating for sixth form college under common inspection framework

A sixth form college (SFC) in West Yorkshire has become the first of its kind to be rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted since the introduction of the common inspection framework (CIF) in September. Huddersfield New College received grade ones across the board from the education watchdog, in a report published today which also found the 2,400-learner […]

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Coventry colleges planning three-way merger before Warwickshire area review closes

The FE Commissioner has endorsed a three-way merger plan between colleges in the Midlands, even though concern is rising in the sector that too many providers are being rushed into joining forces. Dr David Collins’ new report on City College Coventry has concluded that there appeared “to be no insuperable barriers to progress” its plans […]

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Prison governors will take control of offender learning following influential review

Prison governors are set to be given direct power to hire providers for offender education — following publication today of the results of an influential review. Offender Learning and Skills Service (OLASS) contracts, held at present by three colleges and one independent learning provider, are currently given out by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA). But […]

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Dear Dr Sue

On the third Monday of every month Dr Sue, Holex director of policy and external relations, answers your questions, backed by the experience of almost a decade as principal of Canterbury College, in addition to time served in senior civil service posts at central government departments covering education and skills. QUESTION: 1 Ofsted’s role in […]

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First solo UTC served with financial notice to improve

The first ever standalone university technical college (UTC) to be hit with a financial improvement notice must draw up a recovery plan and explain how it will increase student numbers. The notice to Daventry UTC was sent to trust chair Professor Nick Petford on April 14, but was only officially published by the Education Funding […]

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EXCLUSIVE: Nottingham college appoints ex-council boss just six months after reported £230k pay-off

A former chief executive of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, who reportedly received a £230,000 voluntary redundancy pay-off from the local authority just six months ago, has been appointed to lead two merging colleges. FE Week has exclusively learned that John van de Laarschot will start as chief executive on August 1, when the merger between New […]

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Minister warns college is failing too many of its students

A college hit with two inadequate Ofsted ratings in three years has been told by Skills Minster Nick Boles that it is “failing too many of its students”, following an FE Commissioner report. Dr David Collins’ team visited City College Coventry in February, following its most recent Ofsted inspection in November. The report, dated April […]

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