ITPs

ITPs face automatic ‘inadequate’ financial rating for late accounts

DfE urged to take proportionate approach to financial health rating punishment

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Training Providers

We must stop chasing unicorns and start valuing sustainability

The dominance of private equity and venture capital in FE is leaving behind quality, sustainability and learners. It’s time...

Jessica Hill
Nick Smith
recruitment

We’ll not alert Gen Z students to roles using dusty old job boards

Schools must comply with the Baker Clause but the collapse of two job search websites underlines the need to...

Jessica Hill
Sue Pittock
Training Providers

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, Ofsted

SeaRegs Training makes waves with first Ofsted ‘outstanding’

Plymouth-based marine apprenticeship provider charts course to top rating

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
skills

Days of DfE adult ed procurement could be over

The department hasn’t ruled out taking an ‘alternative commissioning approach’ to the current contract

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Careers, Training Providers

Gatsby careers rules apply to ITPs from September

ITPs encouraged to offer 'meaningful' workplace experiences in refreshed careers guidance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Apprenticeships, Long read

Mark Botha, CEO, Knovia Group

Rugby-loving boss of Knovia Group Mark Botha has big plans for care, early years and dental training after learning...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships

We’re driving apprenticeships forward and speeding past 60

The sector should be proud after pushing QAR rates up through collaboration and sheer hard work

Jessica Hill
Ben Rowland