Ofsted open to ‘another consultation’ on inspection reforms if sector demands rethink Watchdog’s national director also insists report card proposals do not ‘throw the baby out with the bath water’
Lessons from our apprentices The Association of Apprentices convened a roundtable for apprentices to tell us about their training and views on current reforms. Jessica Hill was there to listen…
Give stakeholders a voice in end-point assessment reforms The DfE’s new end-point assessment principles provide an opportunity for improvement – if there’s commitment to a collective approach
Apprenticeships reform could weaken social mobility impact Apprenticeships are often hailed as a vehicle for social mobility, but the reality is more complex
Former apprenticeship boss avoids director ban ‘Errors’ in funding claims did not make the director unfit to run a company, a judge ruled
Apprenticeship reforms mirror Scotland – and that’s good England’s scrapping of mandatory functional skills for adults and a reduction in apprenticeship length where necessary shows a pragmatism that will reap rewards
New apprenticeships will boost flow of plumbers We’ve consulted with industry to develop apprenticeships that will help solve plumbing skills crisis
Let’s shift perceptions on built environment apprenticeships Our apprenticeships are bridging skills gaps in construction, but we need stronger industry collaboration and better mentorship in our sector
Hairdressing apprenticeships face extinction under Labour tax rises, says report Hairdressing salons are increasingly moving to self-employed worker business models to counter high tax costs