Skills reform

MP support for skills bill amendments is encouraging

Not accepting two amendments is a missed opportunity by the government, but there is cause for hope, writes Peter...

Jess Staufenberg
Peter Aldous
Skills reform, T Levels

Ofqual proposes stricter controls on BTECs that survive qualifications cull

Regulators have unveiled plans for more “rigorous” controls over the BTECs and other post-16 qualifications which survive a planned...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Lifelong Learning, Skills reform

Lifelong learning loans consultation finally launched

A long-awaited consultation on the government's flagship lifelong learning scheme points to limitations and restrictions.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Lifelong Learning, Skills reform

‘Get on with it’ – government unveils lifelong learning plans

Long-awaited plans for lifelong learning loans have been revealed as part of the government's higher education funding reforms.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

Skills bill clears the commons

The bill passed its remaining stages last night

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Politics, Skills reform

Two significant skills bill amendments need to be backed by government

Report stage gets underway in the Commons on Monday

Billy Camden
David Hughes
Skills reform

DfE publishes ESFA review but can’t confirm crucial post-16 responsibilities

The review of the ESFA has now been published in full.

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Skills reform

Make 2022 the year FE is unchained at last

FE is the best place for adults to upskill – but it needs lobbyists in parliament, writes Andy Forbes...

Jess Staufenberg
Andy Forbes
Skills reform

The real revolution in the white paper was taking teaching seriously

Without high-quality teaching, solving the skills challenge is just a pipedream, writes David Russell Last week saw a range...

Jess Staufenberg
David Russell