Leeds College of Building Plumbing Department Receives Top Exam Results
A recent examination report for Level 2 and 3 ‘technical’ plumbing qualifications at Leeds College of Building reveals exceptional results for 2023. Overall pass rates…
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Reforming Post-16 Education
The recent publication of the Education Select Committee’s report into reform of post-16 education deserves careful consideration. In this article, Simon Ashworth sets out his…
New Employer Partnership to Boost Regional Welding Skills
Bradford College has become the first education partner in the UK to launch the Energas Fabrication Excellence Student Support Scheme. The programme is part of…
New Bradford College Chef Academy Launched with MyLahore Restaurants
A new chef academy specialising in British Asian cuisine is set to enhance the Catering & Hospitality training on offer at Bradford College. The MyLahore Academy will…
Programmes at level 2 and below have great value – they must be protected
Last week, AELP was delighted to launch our latest research – on level 2 and below qualifications – at an event in parliament hosted by…
DfE delays level 2 qualification reform
On the 18th October, the Department for Education published their response to the ‘Review of post-16 qualifications at level 2 and below’ consultation. Within this,…
The ‘mini budget’ will provide some relief, but not for long
In his ‘mini-budget’ statement to the House of Commons last Friday, the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng set out his The Growth Plan 2022. The Chancellor’s statement…
AAT’s New Syllabus: Key Changes
The AAT’s new syllabus was finally launched at the start of September 2022, moving over from AQ2016 to ‘Qualifications 2022’. This was delayed twice from…
Level 2 apprenticeships must be made more attractive to both learners and employers
A move towards higher level apprenticeships has reduced opportunities for disadvantaged young people, explains Suzanne Slater, Director of Operations for Apprenticeships at educational charity and…
An open letter from Graham Hasting-Evans regarding the recent consultation on Level 2 qualifications and below in England.
This week, I like many others will have put in our response to the Departmental Consultation issued through the Department of Education entitled “Review of…
