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Event Horizon: A singular chance to shape post-16 maths for the future

Our new project aims to inform the government’s curriculum review to help close attainment gaps in post-16 maths -…

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Apprenticeship levy

Labour’s many missions hinge on youth opportunity

Apprenticeship levy reform must secure more opportunities for young people to deliver promises on growth, health, the environment and…

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Alice Gardner
Digital skills

Digital skills are as important as English and maths – and we must treat them accordingly

A new campaign aims to reset expectations around digital skills so that all can enjoy their benefits for life,…

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David Redden
Skills England

Skills England must embrace sports for a policy conversion

To tackle skills gaps and inequalities, no other sector reaches into every community like sports

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Staffroom – Opinion

Tackling the sexism and misogyny infiltrating our classrooms

Here’s how FE can combat sexism and encourage safe, inclusive learning environments amid pernicious online and offline misogyny

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Poppy Redfearn and Mel Kay
Apprenticeships

How PARS is putting apprenticeships on course for genuine recognition

Professional recognition for all apprentices represents a huge opportunity for skills

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Sarah Drew and Emily Rock
Apprenticeship levy

Building consensus will be crucial to the growth and skills levy’s success

Creating a clear sense of purpose will be an important first step in ensuring the reformed levy delivers the…

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Tim Smith
HTQs

HTQs are central to delivering a coherent tertiary system

A new initiative aims to support colleges to bridge the gap at the heart of the tertiary education system…

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Rebecca Conway Director of Research and Innovation, NCFE Start date: August 2024 Previous Job: Freelance education and assessment consultant…

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Elaine Lilley Chair of Trustees, Edge Foundation Start date: May 2024 Previous Job: Chief Executive, Lincolnshire and Rutland EBP…

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