Opinion

New regime requires quick results

The new common inspection framework (CIF) represents a substantial shift, not only in its structure and application, but in...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Laying the path for improvement journeys

A review of the FE teacher and trainer qualifications is one way the Learning and Skills Improvement Service is...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Lessons from inspection pilots

More than one nominee, up-to-date information, and actively seeking out views of students and staff is critical says college...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Provider’s rapid improvement

Just 11 months ago, Ofsted inspectors went into Berkshire independent learning provider B2B Engage and judged its provision to...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Profiles

Abi Lammas, regional development manager, Learning and Skills Improvement Service

The chances are that if you come across Abi Lammas in a professional capacity, then you are probably taking...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Lessons from inspection pilots

The real college was judged says Principal Richard Atkins, not one that had spent three weeks preparing.  We were...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Ofsted is a ‘distraction’ to be taken seriously

Don’t get bogged down in the new common inspection framework, says principal Chris Thomson. Give students the provision you’d...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

Strength at the top is key to improvement concludes Ofsted

Strong, effective leadership is one of the key features of success, suggests Ofsted’s How Colleges Improve report. Winning colleges...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
News

Short shrift for new-look Ofsted reports

Joy Mercer, AoC                    Jan Webber, ASCL Reports of inspections under...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter