Higher Ecuation - A combination of education methods could be key for some students aiming for higher education (Economic and Social Research Council, 24 July 09)
Those students with only a vocational background are still less likely to get to university than those with A levels, despite the fact that government policy advocates vocational education as an alternative route to higher education.
Lifelong Learning - Raising expectations for adult learners (Ofsted, 23 July 09)
A revised framework for the inspection of the further education and skills sector was launched today by the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted).
Higher Education - Funding agreements for 2009-10 issued(HEFCE, 23 July 09)
HEFCE has issued revised annual grants and funding agreements to universities and colleges for the academic year 2009-10 this week.
Higher Education - Consultation opens on teaching funding efficiency savings (HEFCE, 22 July 09)
HEFCE is consulting on proposed efficiency savings in teaching funding. The consultation specifically suggests savings among 'targeted allocations' outside the mainstream teaching grant.
Higher Education - Britain's closed shop: damning report on social mobility failings (The Guardian, 21 July 09)
Radical proposals to give every 18-year-old a £5,000 voucher to spend as they wish on their training or higher education are proposed in a highly critical report published today into Britain's professional "closed shop".
Higher Education - New cash for 'foundation degrees' (BBC, 20 July 09)
A £16.5m project to help more than 1,300 people raise their skill levels for work has been announced by Education Minister Jane Hutt.
Apprenticeships - Award winners are announced at the National Apprenticeship Awards in London (LSC, 17 July 09)
The sixth National Apprenticeship Awards recognised the hard work, commitment and achievements of apprentices and employers from a vast range of sectors, from retail to upholstery and from engineering to hair and beauty.
Skills - British Business Future lies with Engaging its employees (BIS, 16 July 09)
Involving employees fully in the future of the firms they work for will be a key step if businesses are to innovate and take advantage of new opportunities, according to an independent review.
Further Education - College funding fiasco condemned(BBC, 16 July 09)
MPs have condemned the "catastrophic mismanagement" of a college building scheme in England which could cost hundreds of millions of pounds.
Higher Education - Promise of more university places (BBC, 16 July 09)
The prime minister has told a committee of MPs there will be extra university places for the next academic year.
Skills - Postponed publication of Framework for Excellence 2009 (LSC, 16 July 09)
The LSC together with departmental colleagues at BIS and DCSF have worked closely with FE colleges and training providers over the past year to develop the Framework for Excellence.
Further Education - Raising the participation age to 18: 'Moving up' booklet will help Year 7s (DCSF, 14 July 09)
Children transferring to secondary school this September will be the first who will need to continue in education or training until they are 18, following the passage of the Education and Skills Act last year.
Higher Education - Universities' support for the economy increasing in tougher times (HEFCE, 13 July 09)
Universities and higher education (HE) colleges in the UK provided ideas and services worth £2.812 billion in 2007-08, according to an annual survey published today.
Skills - 'Simpler approach' needed on skills (epolitix.com, 10 July 09)
MPs have backed calls for a simpler approach to the funding and promotion of skills.
e-bulletin - The Forum for Access and Continuing Education (FACE, July 09)
For practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and others with an interest in access, widening participation and lifelong learning.
Publication - Delivering Sustainable communities through sustainable schools (DCSF, July 09)
This guidance document provides details of how sustainable schools can contribute to local targets and be supported through existing service delivery across all local authority departments.
