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  • Big business backs new studio schools

    Education Secretary Michael Gove today announced he had approved the opening of 15 new studio schools - backed by big employers including Hilton Hotels, Michelin and Aston Villa Football Club.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government publishes destination data for the first time

    Details of new data on how many students progressed to further or higher education or training for each school, college and local authority in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Courses for jobseekers are not leading them into employment

    Today Ofsted published its 'Skills for employment' report at its first annual learning and skills lecture.

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  • Written ministerial statement by Michael Gove on reforming young people's education

    Read in full the Secretary of State for Education's written ministerial statement on educational reform issued on 3 July 2012.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Helping young people with special needs into work through new supported internships

    Supported internships are being trialled at 14 colleges around England for young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Airline pilot apprenticeships take off

    Higher Apprenticeships enable the Government to drive economic growth by targeting specific sectors where advanced skills gaps have been identified…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Doug Richard to lead government apprenticeships review

    The Richard Review of Apprenticeships will look at how to build upon the record success of recent years by: Ensuring that apprenticeships…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 15 new university technical colleges: employers back plan

    Fifteen brand new university technical colleges (UTCs) have today been approved to open in 2013 and 2014. They will have involvement from around 200 high-profile employers. They will also have significant input from world-cl…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hundreds of employers bid for £250m skills training pilot

    Information on the government's employer ownership pilot for investment in skills and training.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebrate Adult Learners Week 2012

    Adult Learners Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2012, celebrates learning and inspires thousands through events around the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Education Secretary Michael Gove's speech to Brighton College

    Michael Gove speaks at Brighton College about the government's initiatives to address the educational attainment gap.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Apprentices more successful if they complete work experience

    People who do work experience, course tasters or vocational study more likely to make good progress in apprenticeships than those who don't.

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  • New National Careers Service launched

    The new National Careers Service launched on 5th April 2012. It will offer independent and impartial information and advice on learning and work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New approach to the inspection of secure training centres

    Ofsted and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) have published a consultation on a new joint framework for the inspection of secure training centres.

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  • Better standards for Apprenticeships

    Tougher standards introduced by Skills Minister to drive up quality.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Willetts comments on university funding and HEFCE student number allocations

    “We want a student-focussed higher education sector, more choice over where to study and a renewed focus on the quality of the student experience…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister: We'll make apprenticeships a gold standard option for ambitious young people

    New round of Government funding to support thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM: We'll make apprenticeships a gold standard option for ambitious young people

    £6m Higher Apprenticeship Fund will deliver thousands more degree level places

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • National Apprenticeship Week

    During National Apprenticeship Week Ofsted highlights examples of best practice

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  • Cable launches biggest ever Apprenticeship Week

    The week is on track to be the biggest Apprenticeship Week to-date, with over 500 events across the country celebrating the countless achievements…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government