Further education and apprenticeships

Independent schools say they offer more choice, but when it comes to vocational options most of them are a dead end

Ex-offenders deserve the opportunity to turn their lives around, and education can be the key to unlocking that potential

As roles rapidly change in the workplace, how much career advice is already redundant at the point of delivery?

The current inspection model means that schools are forced to focus too narrowly on teaching to the test, says BCC director general

In a speech at a British Chambers of Commerce conference, he is expected to say England must follow lessons from Switzerland and Germany

George Osborne has announced plans for education spending, featuring the apprenticeship levy, school funding and higher education

Numerical targets, such as the Government's pledge to create 3 million apprenticeships, have a habit of focusing on quantity at the expense of quality

The Chancellor should listen to his critics and lower the mooted 0.5pc levy on employers payrolls to 0.3pc, says James Quinn

A Scottish Parliament committee hears that other college principals were offered large exit deals similar to that given to John Doyle, the head of Coatbridge College.

The head of Ofsted has warned against apprenticeships with skills in 'making tea and cleaning floors' – we need to make sure standards are rigorous

Ofsted chief inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw is expected to criticise apprenticeship providers who accredit low level skills

Theo Paphitis, former Dragons' Den star, said teachers should be educated about vocational pathways as too many push young people towards university

School children are increasingly turning to social media for advice on their future, according to new research

40,000 over 45s will start an apprenticeship this year, Saffron Alexander finds out why they're so important

The Scottish Government hits out after it emerges John Doyle, the principal, a member of his staff and five managers shared half of a £1.7 million severance pot between them when the college merged into New College Lanarkshire.

John Doyle, the former Coatbridge College principal, a member of his staff and five managers shared half of a £1.7 million severance pot between them when it wasmerged into another college.

New research shows the gender pay gap doesn't just affect boardroom CEOs - it's a reality for young female apprentices too. And they're also experiencing a deficit in skills. Josephine Fairley explains how we can tackle it

Ministers have confirmed that the new course will teach students about "everyday life" situations such as managing personal finances

For Kristie Milner, deciding against A-levels and taking a vocational course in accounting was one of the best decision she's ever made