Politics, Skills reform

Skills England: DfE non-exec appointed interim chair

New body will absorb IfATE functions while permanent leaders are found over the next year

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

Labour’s curriculum and qualifications review to include 16-19

But it will not involve a pause and review of current level 3 defunding reforms - which is being...

Billy Camden
FE Week Reporter
Politics, Qualifications

The King’s Speech: Much to celebrate but something is missing

Failure to announce a pause and review of level 3 reform is a cause for concern. Doing so is...

JL Dutaut
Paul Eeles
Politics

King’s Speech 2024: What’s in it for FE and skills?

How Labour's first raft of new laws on devolution, teachers and employments rights could impact FE providers

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, T Levels

Labour must keep choice at the heart of post-16 pathways

Having a choice of technical education options, including T Levels, is the best way to create a system that...

Shane Chowen
Laura-Jane Rawlings
Politics

Labour must seize the opportunity to revitalise creative FE

As policymakers across the UK adjust to the new political landscape following the general election, there is a desire...

JL Dutaut
Heather Carey and Lesley Giles
Politics, Skills reform

King’s speech: Government to shift powers from IfATE to ‘Skills England’

A Skills England bill will also involve apprenticeship levy reform role

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics

How to reform qualifications without breaking the bank

A Labour government short of cash would do well to reconsider ministers' and officials' default settings on reform

JL Dutaut
Reza Schwitzer
Politics

Jacqui Smith: 10 facts about the new skills, FE and HE minister

Roles have not been officially announced, but Smith confirmed her brief in a recent podcast ahead of a college...

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor