Long read, Skills reform

Unions could strike back with post-Tory learning fund revival

Gavin Williamson blitzed it but government-backed union training could return under a new guise now Labour holds power. By...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Skills reform

AI skills: Building a workforce for the future

As the government lays out its blueprint to turbocharge AI, skills minister Jacqui Smith sets out the steps being...

Jessica Hill
Jacqui Smith
Politics, Skills reform

Teacher misconduct laws extended to FE colleges and providers

Children's wellbeing and schools bill puts further education teachers in scope of lifetime bans

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

3 in 4 apprenticeship adverts ‘block’ applicants without English and maths

Report exposes GCSE entry conditions as ministers confirm they are considering removing functional skills exit requirements

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics, Skills reform

Youth guarantee: A ‘real chance’ or lacking ‘firepower’?

Get Britain Working white paper draws mixed reaction

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills reform

Skills England ‘doomed to fail’, says former education secretary

Ministers urged to enshrine independence and employer input in law

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Priority employers consulted on growth and skills levy

New skills quango seeks views on what non-apprenticeship training should be funded

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills reform

1 in 4 SEND colleges trapped by VAT changes

‘There is no benefit to anybody’ says college leader

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

All level 7 apprenticeships will be axed, skills minister suggests

'Honest' Jacqui Smith says cuts will be 'more than people hope' as she also defends Skills England's independence and...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden