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South Essex College Group was the first known college group to roll out a four-day teaching week. Two years…

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More targeted interventions are key to GCSE resit success

A one-year ‘GCSE step’ course would better support those resit students that are furthest behind

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Dr Alice Eardley

Apprenticeships

Degree apprenticeships are affordable and vital for growth

Depriving graduates of apprenticeship opportunities helps no one and will stifle productivity

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Tom Bewick

Hello Future: How we in FE can shape our own AI revolution

As AI transforms FE, we stand at a crossroads where those who lean in can influence the future and…

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Debra Gray

The Uncivil Servant

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The FE sector’s influence on the government is clearly lacking but there are some easy-win solutions to make Whitehall…

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