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Edtech can improve teaching, learning and assessment – and save time (but only if it’s done right), says Vikki Liogier It is cliché by now, but the world of work really is changing and no industry sector will avoid technology’s transformative impact, not least education. As pointed out by Nora Senior in these pages last […]

What would you tell the leaders of the major political parties about needed policy changes in further education? Tony Lewin has a few ideas . . . Everyone who works in FE knows how vital the sector is. Colleges provide life-changing opportunities while powering the workforce of local industry. They educate and train 2.2 million […]

After a new report has revealed that government-backed mergers haven’t been a silver bullet for colleges in financial distress, further education leaders need to focus on student attainment in order to avoid educational administration For some time now, the perceived wisdom has been that a struggling college’s financial performance can be improved if it merges […]

Only diverse, flexible and highly skilled workforces will help businesses to overcome economic and political challenges, says Laura Burley. While there are encouraging signs, there is work to be done to realise our potential for a fully inclusive labour market Our Access to Apprenticeships report published today explores access to, and availability of, apprenticeships for […]

Parents are the most important influencers when a student decides about higher education, says Bart Shaw. It’s time to get them on board As enrolment season ends and students get into the groove of their courses, keen eyes will already be looking to the horizon for what comes next. Efforts to support students from under-represented […]

Government policy on apprenticeships is not working as intended, says John Cope. What’s needed is further (and urgent) reform Employers invest more than £44 billion a year in training and are, more than ever, passionate supporters of apprenticeships. They all agree that the apprenticeship levy helps to plug skills gaps, especially given the focus on […]

A learner-driven revolution in education is unfolding around the world, says Rod Bristow, as Pearson launches its inaugural Global Learner Survey. The new study captures the opinions of learners worldwide, but are we ready to hear them? Technology, automation, globalisation and an unpredictable political environment are affecting everything about our world – especially work and […]