Apprenticeships, Politics

Phillipson to exempt young people from level 7 apprenticeships funding axe

Education secretary makes ‘important concession’ amid backlash from other government departments

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Replace level 2s with foundation apprenticeships, says report

Uni VC claims 'many' level 2 apprenticeships have 'not offered high-quality training, nor been sufficiently accessible to potential learners'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Struggling Babington joins Paragon Skills at Knovia Group

Takeover comes as Babington faces hefty government clawback and ‘worsening’ financial position

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Kaplan tops apprenticeship revenue charts as level 7 verdict looms

QA and Multiverse also rose up the ranks in 2022-23, according to data finally released this week

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

Apprentices are struggling: What employers can do to support them

Apprenticeships have long been a valuable pathway into skilled professions but in recent years the model has faced significant...

Jessica Hill
James Kimble
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship achievement rates 2023-24: what you need to know

Most large providers improve, while some achievement gaps between learner groups got wider

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
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
Apprenticeships

‘Fantastic result’: Apprenticeship achievement rate hits 60.5%

Minister heaps praise on providers as the apprentice drop out rate also significantly reduces

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

DfE ditches draft apprenticeship funding rules

Expert fears 'vital contributions' from front line staff will be missed

Billy Camden
Billy Camden