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Kerry Boffey of FIN identifies changes in the Ofsted operating guide and toolkit which require provider attention before September. Providers preparing for inspection should pay...
Today's announcement from the Prime Minister is significant structural reform. Technical education pathways from age 14, combining core academic subjects with employer contact and workplace...
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