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  • Disabled students in higher education: funding proposals

    Seeks information to help us direct the funding for disabled students in higher education more effectively.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Apprenticeships levy: employer owned apprenticeships training

    We're inviting views on our proposal to implement an apprenticeships levy on employers.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and 1 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • After the QCF: a new qualifications framework

    This consultation is about the rules and guidance we need to put in place after we withdraw the rules for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

    • From: Ofqual
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  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: young people

    What the government is doing to improve the quality of education and opportunities for young people.

    • From: Cabinet Office and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: further education and training

    Introducing a new FE funding system, improving teacher training and apprenticeships.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further education intervention process: an evaluation

    Provides an evaluation of the current further education intervention process.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Guided learning hours

    A consultation on the relevance of qualifications for the Raising the Participation Age policy and estimating the size of qualifications.

    • From: Ofqual
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  • Apprenticeship reforms: progress report

    Update on apprenticeship reforms encouraging employers to employ an apprentice and consider working on the development of a new standard.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Skills funding letter: April 2015 to March 2016

    Sets out the funding priorities and available budget for the further education (FE) and skills sector for the 2015 to 2016 financial year.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prospects College of Advanced Technology project report: lessons learned

    Lessons learned from the launch of a new employer-focused specialist technical college of further education (FE).

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further Education Learning Technology Action Group (FELTAG) recommendations: government response

    Response to an independent report encouraging innovation in the use of technology by the further education system.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Apprenticeship funding reform in England: payment mechanisms and funding principles

    We’re asking for views on how we will issue funding for apprenticeships through employers.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Education, vocational training and youth: review of the balance of competences

    Call for evidence on education, vocational training and youth for the government’s review of the balance of competences between the UK and the European Union.

    • From: Department for Education and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Withdrawing QCF regulatory arrangements

    We are considering removing the 'Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)'.

    • From: Ofqual
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  • Adult further education: how do we measure success?

    Proposals for developing and using a new set of outcome based measures of performance for publicly funded post-19 education and skills.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Traineeships: funding reform in England

    We’re asking for views on options to reform how government funds the traineeships programme in England.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wolf review of vocational education: government response

    The government's response to Professor Wolf's recommendations on how vocational education for 14- to 19-year-olds can be improved.

    • From: Department for Education
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Careers guidance provision: National Career Council's second report

    The National Career Council's update on the government's aim to improve the range and quality of careers provision for young people and adults.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further education workforce strategy

    The government's strategy to support workforce excellence in further education (FE) colleges and training providers.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prospects College of Advanced Technology: new specialist technical college

    Launch of new employer-focused specialist technical college of further education in the south Essex Thames Gateway.

    • From: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government