Words of Advice for New Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson
Sector Response to the appointment of Gavin Williamson as Secretary of State for Education: Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP, has been appointed Secretary of…
Paul Eeles
Government review into funding of qualifications at level 3 and below: Don’t kick away the ladder of opportunity for learners!
We must not let the government’s rationalisation of qualifications kick away the ladder of opportunity for learners The chair of the Federation of Awarding Bodies,…
Apprenticeship External Quality Assurance Is A Mess And Needs Sorting Out
The recent news that apprenticeship external quality assurance bodies, known as EQAs, are charging significantly different variable rates for their services is a mess. Some…
Qualifications in Apprenticeship Standards
Last week the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA) announced a very significant change in of the rules concerning the use of qualifications in apprenticeship standards. These…
National Awarding Organisation Certa Joins Skills and Education Group
National awarding organisation Certa, previously known as Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber, announces plans to join Skills and Education Group. The trustees of…
FAB’s Paul Eeles chats about End Point Assessments
Chair of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Paul Eeles chats about End Point Assessments and his three priorities as chair of FAB at the…
Young People with Below Average Academic Attainment
In her first speech as Prime Minister, Theresa May struck a positive chord with educators. Mrs May vowed to create a “country that works for…
Federation of Awarding Bodies announces Paul Eeles as new Chair and Terry Fennell as Vice Chair
The Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Eeles and Terry Fennell as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of…
EMFEC’s Paul Eeles discusses LEPs
EMFEC chief executive Paul Eeles discusses LEPs at the AELP national conference (Strictly Skills and Emloyment). Paul outlines the supply side of LEP’s and explains…
Paul Eeles is the new CEO of EMFEC
FE News catches up with Paul Eeles, the new chief executive of EMFEC, the independent organisation that exists to support customers, members and stakeholders to…