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The Upskill in Cyber programme is part of the government's efforts to bridge a digital skills gap in the UK.

• Updated: 26 June 2023

Top employers working with government at new Skills for Growth conference to address skills shortages and drive economic growth.

• Updated: 22 June 2023

Ofsted has today published findings from a thematic survey of the quality of education provided in Skills Bootcamps.

• Updated: 9 November 2022

A letter sent to the heads of secondary schools and FE colleges from Chief Regulator Jo Saxton.

• Updated: 9 December 2021

Consultation opens on remaining policy and draft rules to regulate new digital qualifications.

• Updated: 25 November 2021

Ofqual publishes changes due to the extension of legacy English and mathematics Functional Skills qualifications.

• Updated: 22 April 2021

Ofqual has jointly released a statement with several organisations involved in assessments, committing to work together and streamline communications.

• Updated: 22 September 2020

Speaking to the NEON summit on widening access and mobility, Universities Minister Michelle Donelan, outlines a new approach to social mobility.

• Updated: 1 July 2020

Letter to Responsible Officers explaining how Ofqual will maintain standards within reformed Functional Skills qualifications

• Updated: 30 August 2019

Anne Milton MP's letter to Sally Collier on proposed guided learning hours for reformed Functional Skills qualifications.

• Updated: 12 December 2018

Cyber experts of the future were given a unique glimpse inside the world of digital security during a four-day programme designed to encourage young people into the industry.

• Updated: 20 August 2018

This support service is helping to break down barriers for west Cumbria’s unemployed, and helping them to find work.

• Updated: 17 April 2018

HM Chief Inspector Amanda Spielman described how Ofsted is aiming to be a force for improvement at the Association of Colleges' annual conference in Birmingham.

• Updated: 15 November 2017

Ofqual is seeking views on its proposal to reform functional skills qualifications in English and maths.

• Updated: 27 September 2017

Ofsted's Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, spoke to the Association of Colleges (AoC).

• Updated: 17 March 2017

The Education Secretary has commissioned a review of 14 to 19 vocational education to make it fit for purpose.

• Updated: 9 September 2010

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