Introducing: Advanced British Standard – a new qualification to replace A Levels and T Levels
A new qualification for 16-19 year olds will put technical and academic education on an equal footing and ensure that all young people leave school…
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CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE REFORM ACCELERATES WITH MORE SUPPORT FOR CARE LEAVERS
Thousands more young people will soon receive additional crucial support when leaving care as today 21 September, the Government announces 27 new local authorities to…
The Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law paving the way for a radical transformation of the student finance system
New measures have been enshrined in law that will transform the student finance system, allowing colleges and universities to charge different fees for different courses…
Minister Halfon writes to UCU and UCEA on Higher Education strikes
Education Minister Robert Halfon has called for negotiations to recommence in the ongoing dispute over pay for higher education staff. This government is determined to…
Education Secretary recommends Sir Martyn Oliver as new Chief Inspector of Ofsted
The Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, has announced that she is recommending Sir Martyn Oliver for the post of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector…
Crackdown on rip-off university degrees to protect students and help grow the economy
Students and taxpayers will be better protected against rip-off degree courses that have high drop-out rates, don’t lead to good jobs and leave young people with…
Record number of disadvantaged students to benefit from government’s Turing Scheme
The Turing Scheme is now three years old. This year the Turing Scheme received 619 applications, compared with 520 last year. 474 applications were successful,…
New Funding Rates for Adult Education Budget (AEB) Provision Released
Further Education Adult Skills Funding Rates and Funding for Innovative Provision Following the consultation ‘Skills for jobs: Implementing a new further education funding and accountability system’,…
£470m Government funding Boost for Further Education colleges
As part of the wider review into public sector pay, DfE have announced £470 million of additional funding for further education colleges, recognising their crucial role in driving growth in…
All systems are go for new space degree apprenticeship
A new degree apprenticeship in space engineering will open up more opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers in the space industry and train…