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Apprenticeships: Fundamental to Britain’s Future

Shadow education secretary Lucy Powell explains why apprenticeships are vital for our country. Apprenticeships are fundamental to the future of...

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Bang the drum for National Apprenticeship Week

National Apprenticeship Week is about banging the drum for apprenticeships. It is about showcasing the excellent work that has...

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More focus needed on basic skills

Harvey Young explains why, in his view, the Government is wrong to obsess over apprenticeships and should look to...

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Support apprenticeships inquiry

The Sub-Committee on Education, Skills and the Economy has launched an inquiry that will look at the merits of...

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Chance to rejoin the ‘mainstream flow’

The Government has published its long-awaited guidance for sixth form colleges (SFCs) becoming academies. David Igoe considers what this...

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Immigrants want to learn English

Bea Groves hits back at links made between immigrants who struggle to speak English and terrorism. f anyone thinks...

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Linking learners with employers

Brian Lightman, who stood down from his role at the ASCL last month, is now a board member helping...

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Freeing-up prison education could benefit more providers

The Prime Minister has spoken this month about plans to give governors more freedom over prisoner education budgets, as...

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Time to get proactive in order to promote vocational training

Luke Johnson says colleges should be more proactive about publicising the benefits of vocational training to their communities, with...

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