Billy Camden

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Deputy Editor at FE Week

Deputy Editor at @feweek ([email protected])

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Marples trial: ‘Resentful’ funding agency ‘spooked’ 3aaa buyer

1 week ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

More from this theme Recent articles A multi-million-pound buyout of 3aaa was sabotaged after a top skills official “spooked” the buyer, Peter Marples told the High Court as the government’s barrister ran through his history of believing public servants “resent” his wealth.
‘Wait for the fireworks’: Marples vs DfE trial begins

1 week ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

The highly anticipated trial between former apprenticeships tycoon Peter Marples and the Department of Education began today. Marples, the co-founder of the now defunct apprenticeship giant 3aaa, appeared in the High Court alongside wife Sarah Marples, son Thomas Marples and his nephew and ex-commercial director Lee Marples. The family filed a £37 million claim two years ago in which they argued that the government scuppered the planned sale of their business to Trilantic Capital Partners (TLP).
Cap online learning for apprentices, says social mobility charity

1 week ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on... In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to... Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive...
Skills chiefs in court for Marples v DfE battle

2 weeks ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

More from this theme Recent articles The long-awaited showdown between former apprenticeships tycoon Peter Marples and the Department for Education is set to begin in the High Court next week – with a heavyweight cast of witnesses confirmed. FE Week can reveal the 12 individuals due to give evidence in the high-profile trial include former bosses of the DfE’s then-Skills Funding Agency who have since become college leaders.
What chancellor announced for skills

2 weeks ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

Spending review 2025: What the chancellor announced for FE and skills 'Additional' £1.2bn on its way as DfE vows to find at least 5% of savings and efficiencies 'Additional' £1.2bn on its way as DfE vows to find at least 5% of savings and efficiencies More from this theme Recent articles The chancellor has promised an additional £1.2 billion “record investment” for skills a year by the end of this parliament – but most of it has already been announced. Rachel Reeves delivered her spending...
Devolve FE to ‘maximum possible extent’, MPs urge

2 weeks ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

Power over post-16 technical education should be devolved to the “maximum possible extent” to mayors and leaders of new strategic authorities, MPs on parliament’s business and trade committee (BTC) have said. The committee has also urged the government to transfer skills funding and policy at a national level to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to “attune” it more to the needs of employers and align with the upcoming industrial strategy.
College planning to axe 'a third' of staff faces strike

3 weeks ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

College planning to axe ‘a third’ of staff faces strike 'Critical' exam season to be impacted as union members prepare to walk out for 3 days 'Critical' exam season to be impacted as union members prepare to walk out for 3 days More from this theme Recent articles A college that is allegedly planning to axe a third of its workforce amid a financial crisis is facing three days of strike action and “significant disruption” during the exams season.
It’s the good, the bat and the snugly this Volunteers’ Week

3 weeks ago | feweek.co.uk | Josh Mellor |Billy Camden

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on... In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to... Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive...
Most adult apprentices continue English and maths after exemption

3 weeks ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on... In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to... Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive...
National 16-19 funding rate boosted to £5,105 in 2025-26

3 weeks ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on... In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to... Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive...