Ofsted, Training Providers

Jarvis Training collapse followed damning Ofsted verdict

Training quality had "declined significantly" since the last inspection

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Training Providers

We must stop chasing unicorns and start valuing sustainability

The dominance of private equity and venture capital in FE is leaving behind quality, sustainability and learners. It’s time...

Jessica Hill
Nick Smith
Ofsted, Training Providers

Training provider to close after 40 years following damning Ofsted report

Managing director blasts ‘unfair’ inspection which found ‘ineffective’ safeguarding

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Training Providers

Springfield Training owner explains sudden closure

CEO pursues damages from ex-employees who 'unlawfully' accessed employer data amid assessment backlogs

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Training Providers

The country needs us so why treat ITPs as second-class providers?

Independent training providers are treated unfairly with unequal access to funds so it’s time funding followed the learner, not...

Jessica Hill
Stuart Allen
Colleges, Training Providers

Acland-Hood: I was wrong about our FE probe policy 

The DfE still hasn't released the findings of hundreds of investigations into FE providers

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Adult education, Apprenticeships, Training Providers

DfE toughens up on ITP contract sanctions

New contracts expand termination danger from ‘inadequate’ to ‘requires improvement’ training providers

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Careers, Training Providers

Gatsby careers rules apply to ITPs from September

ITPs encouraged to offer 'meaningful' workplace experiences in refreshed careers guidance

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Colleges, Training Providers

Reports into nearly 200 college and ITP financial probes remain hidden

Yet most financial investigations are into FE providers

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor