Assessment reforms ‘just a correction’, says Bauckham New apprenticeship assessments solve ‘problems’ with current EPA model
Ofqual’s apprenticeship assessment reforms: A bold shift with big implications While greater flexibility and innovation are welcome, challenges around cost, consistency, and transition remain
Skills excellence is the missing ingredient in the UK’s industrial strategy Skills excellence – not just skills – will drive the UK’s economic future, so don’t overlook it
Power crisis: the UK’s infrastructure boom could stall before it starts The government wants to build more homes, greener energy, and major infrastructure – but a fast-declining electrical workforce could leave these plans in the dark
The unseen impact of Ofsted: What one grade can really cost How a single Ofsted grade for a small part of overall provision triggered contract losses, staff redundancies and even higher insurance premiums
DfE agrees ‘transitional period’ for new off the job policy Four-month grace period for 39 apprenticeships with revised off-the-job training hours follows sector concerns
Marples trial: ‘Resentful’ funding agency ‘spooked’ 3aaa buyer Two days of cross-examination of ex-apprenticeships boss ends with revelation he ‘drafted’ expert’s statements
The country needs us so why treat ITPs as second-class providers? Independent training providers are treated unfairly with unequal access to funds so it’s time funding followed the learner, not the institution
I know how apprenticeships can fail… these reforms can fix that Changes to funding rules are to be applauded but employers and providers must embrace their spirit