Skills bootcamps

Bootcamp ‘outcomes’ remained elusive in 2022-23, new figures show

The government may 'evolve' how the courses are funded next year

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills bootcamps

£500m skills bootcamps failing to boost job prospects

Results data for 2021-22 finally published ahead of crunch budget decision

Billy Camden
Billy Camden and Josh Mellor
Skills bootcamps

Charity’s online skills bootcamps applauded by Ofsted

Inspectors highlight ‘transformational effect’ for adults struggling to find work

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
DfE, Skills bootcamps

Skills Bootcamp results missing in action

Delays in data showing how effective the courses are have been described as "unacceptable"

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills bootcamps

Provider sues DfE after skills bootcamp contract termination

The DfE accuses the provider of changing awarding body without prior agreement

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills bootcamps

‘Risk averse’ colleges avoid skills bootcamps

Two-thirds haven't touched the flagship government programme yet, data suggests

Joshua Stein
Joshua Stein
Skills bootcamps, Skills reform

HGV driver hopefuls left in the dark as DfE ends bootcamp contract

Learners waited a year for training due to dispute over financially 'unviable' flagship scheme

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Skills bootcamps

Skills bootcamps struggle to attract learners as devolved areas lower sights

Combined authorities report competition with national procurement on wave three skills bootcamps

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
Apprenticeships, Long read, Skills bootcamps

How HGV bootcamps helped to ease a skills crisis

FE Week looks at whether the HGV driver crisis remains and what the impact has been on apprenticeships

Jason Noble
Jason Noble