Skills England backs Level 7 apprenticeship defunding despite sector pushback
Skills England has concluded there is no strong enough economic rationale to exempt any Level 7 apprenticeships from defunding, in evidence published this week that…
Day: 1 May 2026
New flexible university level courses for adults at The Sheffield College
The Sheffield College has been given the green light to offer flexible higher education qualifications next year as part of wider government funding changes. The…
Five Oaklands College Players Shine on International Stage at England U18 Women’s Six Nations Festival
The Saracens Women Rugby Academy based at Oaklands College is celebrating an exceptional achievement after five of its players represented England at the 2026 U18…
Post-16 Reform is Moving Fast, but is Assessment Keeping up?
Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation and Investments Manager at the awarding organisations NCFE, explains why assessment must continue to keep pace with sector reforms if learners are to achieve the outcomes…
