Apprenticeships

Revealed: First 93 apprenticeships chosen for assessment reform

40 construction standards also listed for revision but only once a new taskforce irons out specific industry concerns

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

I was NEET for 2 years. Developing soft skills saved my future

My journey from automated rejections to an RSC apprenticeship shows why soft-skills programmes aren’t a ‘nice to have’, they’re...

Jessica Hill
Hassan Ahmed
Apprenticeships

Millions lost in fraud from Covid apprentice payments

Independent covid counter-fraud report finds only £1 million recouped in apprentice incentive scheme

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Apprenticeships

Pearson drops out of EPA top 10 list

Latest Ofqual apprenticeship assessment stats drop also reveals the first-time pass rate has returned to above 90%

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships

DWP promises foundation apprenticeships in hospitality and retail

Department also plans £140m pilot for mayors to connect young people with apprenticeship opportunities

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, ATC 2026

Apprenticeship and Training Awards 2026 finalists revealed

Judges unveil shortlist of 94 training providers, employers, colleges and universities for this year's ATAs

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Apprenticeships

‘Exceptionally challenging economic conditions’ cited as Acacia Training closes

The company is expected to formally appoint administrators in 'mid-December'

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Apprenticeships, Politics

Reeves puts the ‘squeeze’ on big employers with budget levy tweaks 

Chancellor warned that trio of reforms 'risks dampening appetite among levy-paying organisations already dealing with rising hiring, pension and...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Awarding

‘We’re not diluting apprenticeships’: Skills England deputy hits back at assessment reform backlash

'It’s not about reducing competency. It’s not about dumbing down – you have my word on that.'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden