ITP funding

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...

Jessica Hill
Stuart Allen
Apprenticeships

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

Jessica Hill
James Kimble
Apprenticeships

What England can learn from apprenticeships run overseas

From minimum durations to volunteer coaches, international examples show us the way forward on apprenticeships

Jessica Hill
Dr Rebecca Montacute
Skills funding

Why is the chancellor avoiding the easiest win for growth?

It’s cheap, quick, and universally supported. Yet the chancellor barely mentioned skills in her spending review. In a time...

Jessica Hill
Ben Rowland
FE funding

What does the Spending Review really mean for FE?

The chancellor has pledged an extra £1.2 billion annually for FE by 2028-29. But amid demographic pressures and staff...

Jessica Hill
Imran Tahir
Apprenticeships

Locked out at level 7: Apprentices face an unexpected glass ceiling

Upskilling shouldn’t expire at 22: Apprentices deserve to reach their full potential

Jessica Hill
Alexia Williams
Long read, Skills reform

Stephen Evans, CEO of Learning and Work Institute

Battling cuts to adult education has been the defining task for Stephen Evans at Learning and Work Institute, but...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Skills reform

Our survey says… all employers want more control over training

Employers are desperate for flexibility over programme content and structure, so a one-size-fits-all approach is unworkable

Jessica Hill
Brenda McLeish
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

SeaRegs Training makes waves with first Ofsted ‘outstanding’

Plymouth-based marine apprenticeship provider charts course to top rating

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel