There are unresolved risks in Ofsted's reform plans, from inconsistent grading to the challenge of defining 'exemplary' ...

From the government side, the witness list features key figures from the then-Skills Funding Agency, including former chief ...

A London apprenticeship provider has raised questions of “deep-seated” biases at Ofsted after being judged ‘inadequate’ ...

For less than £1bn, skills investment could transform growth and productivity but it was sidelined in the spending review ...

Phillipson criticises 'disappointing' consultation response delay, while unions say report card roll-out now 'nonsensical' ...

The DfE’s overall budget, including capital, will increase by an average 0.8 per cent a year in real terms by the end of the ...

A 2011 DfE study found nearly half of complaints made against teachers were unsubstantiated, and it admitted, “When these ...

The Chancellor avoided cuts and boosted 16-18 funding – a rare relief for colleges. But with adult skills, apprenticeships, ...

Locking level 7 apprentices over 21 out of apprenticeship levy funding feels like a significant step backwards ...

The government has cut next year’s budget for the Turing Scheme by almost a third. The Department for Education today ...

Former chief inspector Dame Christine Gilbert is set to be appointed as the new chair of Ofsted, FE Week understands.

Colleges should also “consider factors such as inclusivity, accessibility, cost-effectiveness” and compliance with internal ...