Apprenticeships, Politics, Skills reform

Employers losing patience on apprenticeship levy reform

Comes as minister warns of fiscal restraints forcing ‘tough decisions’

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Politics

Minister clams up on level 6 funding as front benches clash in heated debate

Shadow minister slams 'absolutely unreal' lack of clarity on non-apprenticeship levy funding

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

Trott leads charge against IfATE bill in the Commons

Attacks on Skills England's proximity to ministers and lack of accountability to parliament also came from Labour benches

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

IfATE abolition laws pass the Lords

Amendments to delay full rollout of Skills England likely to be overturned

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Ofqual, Politics

£16k legal bill blow as apprentice assessor’s £50k fine upheld

EPAO refutes Ofqual allegations that the company deliberately breached rules for financial gain

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics

Smith to amend IfATE bill after apprenticeship powers scrutiny

Transparency win for Lords questioning new powers for ministers to directly develop and approve standards and assessment plans

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Ofsted, Politics, Skills reform

DfE considers extending ‘school profile’ plans to FE providers

Ministers will also rule on a new 'proportionate and relevant' approach to accountability amid Ofsted's report cards plan

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Colleges, Politics

Saudis ‘ready to offer decade-long FE tuition deals’ to UK colleges

Fresh tendering round expected to launch this academic year to revive ventures in the kingdom

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics

MPs to investigate ‘new way of doing FE’

New inquiry will cover staff pay, student mental health support, apprenticeships and funding

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen