A new vocational qualification, the T-level, is to be introduced in England in September 2020. But what are they, who are they meant for, and why are they being introduced? What are T-levels? Aimed at 16 to 19-year-olds, they will focus on practical, rather than...
Half of apprenticeship courses in England have been accused of being “fake” by an education think tank.The EDSK report says the apprenticeship levy – paid by big employers – is being used on low-skilled jobs or relabelling existing posts,...
Hairdressing is “a skill that takes a lot of education” and budding hairdressers are put off by stereotypes labelling them dumb, a stylist has warned.Foundation level hairdressing apprentices – the most basic training level – fell in Wales from...
Plans have been submitted to develop part of Bletchley Park into a technology school for 1,000 students. Milton Keynes College is seeking council approval for the £26m development of listed buildings at the codebreaking site in Buckinghamshire. It hopes to transform...
Vocational and technical training could become more popular than going to university, according to education secretary Gavin Williamson as he prepares to announce £120m in extra funding for a new wave of specialist institutes.Williamson will tell the Conservative...
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