Springfield Training owner explains sudden closure CEO pursues damages from ex-employees who ‘unlawfully’ accessed employer data amid assessment backlogs
The country needs us so why treat ITPs as second-class providers? Independent training providers are treated unfairly with unequal access to funds so it’s time funding followed the learner, not the institution
Acland-Hood: I was wrong about our FE probe policy The DfE still hasn’t released the findings of hundreds of investigations into FE providers
DfE toughens up on ITP contract sanctions New contracts expand termination danger from ‘inadequate’ to ‘requires improvement’ training providers
Gatsby careers rules apply to ITPs from September ITPs encouraged to offer ‘meaningful’ workplace experiences in refreshed careers guidance
Reports into nearly 200 college and ITP financial probes remain hidden Yet most financial investigations are into FE providers
Trainee teachers dumped in cafes and shops for work placements Applied Business Academy liquidated before facing ‘significant penalties’
Mayors dump adult education cuts on independent training providers Up to two-thirds axed from devolved procured budgets
SWAPs is for keeps despite questions over its success The government will fund 100,00 starts on the training and work experience scheme next year