Cowes Enterprise College
Lower than expected T Level student numbers have hit charity NCFE's books
Board members wanted to 'lobby' for placement targets but later changed their minds
Businesses flagged concerns with placements and standards early in the process - but officials overruled
Popular BTECs in media and animal management to be scrapped, DfE announces
Hair industry employers preferred apprenticeships to the proposed T Level
New contracts can adapt entry fees to make sure awarding organisations make a profit
Providers could be charged higher fees if student numbers are lower than expected
A process to 'refresh' 7 existing T Levels launched last week
Leaders say DfE 'significantly underestimated' the difficulty of launching the new qualification
