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Cutting apprenticeship support risks leaving a generation behind

Transformative opportunities for young people will be harder to achieve if initiatives like the ASK programme continue to lose funding

We’re haunted by the ghosts of failed curriculum reforms

By entrenching class divides, T levels are becoming the new 11-plus. Becky Francis’ review must challenge Lord Sainsbury’s outdated vision before it’s too late

Beyond numbers: What supervisors really think about apprenticeships

Competent management of apprentices is vital to their success. Here’s seven ways to do it

London mega college bumped up to ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

‘Diverse’ New City College commended for ‘thriving’ education across seven campuses

Adult functional skills axe makes change for under-19s more vital

There’s already evidence of employers favouring over-19s so we must look now at improving the functional skills offer for 16-18s

‘Short-sighted’: DfE controversially cuts ASK careers scheme funding

Providers say the programme has helped thousands of young people understand their career options

Replace level 2s with foundation apprenticeships, says report

Uni VC claims ‘many’ level 2 apprenticeships have ‘not offered high-quality training, nor been sufficiently accessible to potential learners’

Screening for the cognitive needs of apprentices is essential – does it matter if the process is engaging?

Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive screening is enjoyable, learners with undiagnosed needs are more likely to participate fully, and providers get a clearer, more accurate picture of each learner’s needs.

Apprentices are struggling: What employers can do to support them

Apprenticeships have long been a valuable pathway into skilled professions but in recent years the model has faced significant strain due to economic pressures, changing workplace dynamics, and the challenge of balancing work with education. It’s become a concern for employers and policymakers alike. Employers have a role to play in reversing this trend. By […]