Lib Dems Tutoring Announcement: Sector Response
Liberal Democrats are launching a groundbreaking initiative, providing free small-group tutoring to 1.75 million struggling students annually. Recent analysis by the party highlights that over…
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Sunak Considering ‘British Baccalaureate’ A-Level Reforms: Sector Response
This article delves into the considered ‘British Baccalaureate’ A-Level reforms and presents comments from leaders in the Further Education sector, offering insights into their opinions…
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…
August Labour Market 2023- Sector Response
“Pay growth accelerates to end 18 month wage squeeze – but 15 year stagnation has left average earnings £230 a week lower than their pre-financial…
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…
Ofsted: T levels still a work in progress- Sector Response
Today Ofsted has published the final thematic review report on T levels and the T Level Transition Programme (TLTP). This found that confidence in teaching…
July Labour Market 2023- Sector Response
“If we want to get inflation down in the long run, we need urgent action to address labour shortages and skills needs” The UK employment…
Top 100 UK apprenticeship employers celebrated
Top 100 large employers and 50 SMEs across the country have been recognised for the quality of their apprenticeship programmes. Employers up and down the…
International Women in Engineering Day: Sector Response
Today is International Women in Engineering Day! The theme this year is #MakeSafetySeen. We have received commentary from the sector to celebrate and discuss the…
Bank of England raises interest rate by 0.5 percentage- Sector Response
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said: “High inflation is a destabilising force eating into pay cheques and slowing growth. Core inflation is higher in…