Apprenticeships, Ofsted

Ofsted chief calls for reversal of declining early years apprenticeships

Amanda Spielman warns that using apprentices to replace experienced early years practitioners isn't fair to learners or children

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

‘Even if Ofsted didn’t exist, I don’t think we’d do things differently’

FE Week finds out how Exeter College stays 'outstanding'

Tallulah Taylor
Tallulah Taylor
Ofsted

First college to retain ‘outstanding’ grade under Ofsted’s enhanced inspections

Top grades awarded overall and for contribution to skills needs

Tallulah Taylor
Tallulah Taylor
Ofsted

Sixth form college rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

Hampshire-based college has improved from a long-held 'good' grade

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges, Ofsted
Billy Camden
Ofsted, safeguarding, sexual misconduct

‘Serious’ sexual abuse concerns found at armed forces subcontractor

The provider has now been suspended from delivering in-person teaching

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

‘Inadequate’ private provider escapes ESFA contract termination

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

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Ofsted

Training giant with 5,000 learners pulls out of apprenticeship market

GP Strategies Training Ltd confirms closure of UK apprenticeship arm leaves 95 workers at risk of redundancy

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Ofsted

Ofsted annual report: Staff shortages hampering quality

Here's what we learned from the latest Ofsted annual report, covering the first year of inspections since the pandemic

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen