News

Outgoing ESFA chief takes “personal responsibility” for Learndirect decisions

The outgoing head of the ESFA has claimed personal responsibility for the decision not to terminate Learndirect’s adult education...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Agency boss writes warning letter to all college principals

The outgoing boss of the Education and Skills Funding Agency has fired a warning shot across the bows to...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

Job advertised for new Education and Skills Funding Agency boss

The search has begun for Peter Lauener’s replacement as head of the Education and Skills Funding Agency. The job...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
Opinion

Concerns over Institute for Apprenticeships readiness justified

Widespread concerns over whether the Institute for Apprenticeships will be ready to police the brave new world of apprenticeships...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
News

Marsden ‘very disappointed’ as assurances on IfA announcements fail to deliver

Delays to the release of key details about the Institute for Apprenticeships are “very disappointing” evidence of a “haphazard”...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
News

Learndirect top-slices almost £20 million through subcontractors deals

Latest figures have shown that Learndirect top-sliced almost £20 million through its deals with subcontractors last academic year, FE...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
News

Race on to approve assessors in time for apprentices finishing in March

Fresh concerns have been raised about endpoint tests on apprenticeships, after an FE Week investigation found learners who will...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson