Purse strings tighten for Multiverse as losses widen Headcount drops and cash nearly halved in past year but leaders insist company is ‘trending towards profitability’
We’re training brilliant digital talent only for employers to overlook them While ITPs race ahead on AI, skills and retraining, hiring practices remain stuck in the past
How NEET providers are propping up a failing system Helping inactive young people get back on track is being hampered by a youth population spike, market instability and inflexible student funding. Jessica Hill speaks to staff and students about what is one of FE’s toughest challenges
ITPs face automatic ‘inadequate’ financial rating for late accounts DfE urged to take proportionate approach to financial health rating punishment
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 to question the system we’ve taken for granted
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 think afresh – and that means TikTok and apps
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
SeaRegs Training makes waves with first Ofsted ‘outstanding’ Plymouth-based marine apprenticeship provider charts course to top rating
Days of DfE adult ed procurement could be over The department hasn’t ruled out taking an ‘alternative commissioning approach’ to the current contract