Apprenticeships, Skills reform

‘Shorter type’ of apprenticeship for over-50s eyed by chancellor in economic growth plans

Jeremy Hunt plans talks with education secretary on over 50s in apprenticeships

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Apprenticeships

Provider’s contract terminated after another failed legal battle

'We hope that through collective power policy will change', says owners

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Traineeships

Apprenticeship starts fall 6% in first quarter of 2022/23

New data also provides further evidence as to why the government decided to scrap traineeships

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships: A consultation to urgently accelerate uptake

Increasing apprenticeships uptake among young people is an urgent priority and a newly launched inquiry gives FE providers a...

JL Dutaut
Hilary Leevers
Apprenticeships

Qualifications in apprenticeships require informed debate

The new consultation on qualifications in apprenticeships is welcome, writes Terry Fennell, but its evidence base is skewed and...

JL Dutaut
Terry Fennell
Apprenticeships, T Levels

Halfon orders universities to publish T Levels admissions statements

The skills minister wants more transparency from universities on accepting T Levels as valid entry qualifications

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships

Census analysis: How we will build on the apprenticeship surge in popularity

New census data reveals encouraging growth in apprenticeships but sustaining it until the next census requires innovation and adaptability,...

JL Dutaut
Oliver Sidwell
Apprenticeships

Just 20 apprenticeships in scope for ‘exceptional’ funding review

The process is being limited to 'ensure affordability and a rapid turnaround'

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

‘Inadequate’ private provider escapes ESFA contract termination

'Unique' circumstances at ambulance ITP lead to unheard-of decision

Billy Camden
Billy Camden