New Plans to Fix the Digital Divide in Education
Consultation launched to set core digital standards for all schools and colleges focused onhigh-speed, reliable and secure connectivity. Schools and colleges across the country are…
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Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report – Sector Reaction
The Interim Curriculum and Assessment Review Report has been released. Last year the government launched a Review of the curriculum and assessment system, led by Professor Becky…
Professor Edward Peck appointed as Chair of the Office for Students
The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has formally approved the appointment of Professor Edward Peck as Chair of the Office for Students (OfS). This follows a…
Professor Edward Peck Confirmed as Preferred Candidate to Chair OfS
The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has named Professor Edward William Peck CBE as her preferred candidate to be the next Chair of the Office for…
New Research Shows Apprenticeships now Contribute £25bn to England’s Economy
Apprentices in England will drive £25bn of economic growth over their lifetime, new figures have revealed. This is almost double the £14bn contribution found the…
2025 Reform: Apprenticeship System Simplified with Payment and EPA Changes
The government is slashing more red tape to ensure businesses and apprenticeship training providers are able to focus even more of their time on apprentices,…
Skills England Appointments Confirmed
The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has also announced that Phil Smith CBE will chair Skills England, the new nationwide body for skills, with Sir David…
2025 Reform: 10,000 More Apprenticeship Places as English and Maths Rules Change
Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as the government cuts red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers…
Government Publishes Industrial Training Board Review Report | Sector Reaction
The Department for Education today published the Government’s response to the ITB Review, which was conducted by Mark Farmer in 2023 and finalised last year.…
Government Plans to Crack Down on Rogue HE Operators to Protect Public Money
Tough new reforms proposed by the Department for Education would tighten controls on university franchising arrangements in England to safeguard public money and shore up…