Opinion

Here’s a little bit of advice and guidance

With rising youth unemployment, continuing recession, a bewildering range of career pathways and the introduction of FE loans there...

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Uncategorized

Acknowledging adult achievement

TV presenter Philippa Forrester enthusiastically kicked off the ceremony. “There’s a reason for all these balloons, all these candles,...

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Uncategorized

FE loans ‘a difficult nettle to grasp’

David Hughes speaking at the Adult Learners’ Week Conference FE loans were a contentious topic at the conference and...

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Opinion

Who will foot the bill for health and care training?

The UK faces unprecedented demands for expert health and social care workers in every area from childcare to support...

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Opinion

My commitment to ensure apprentices receive high quality training

There has been much comment in these pages over recent months about the quality of Apprenticeships. Understandably perhaps, you...

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Profiles

Rob Wye, CEO, Learning and Skills Improvement Service

One of Rob Wye’s earliest memories is living through a typhoon in Hong Kong. “We sat on a rolled-up...

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Opinion

The government and sector are ill-prepared for FE loans

William Hague’s recent exhortation for people to stop whinging and ‘work harder’ reminded me of a certain Conservative politician...

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News

FE Minister gets the final word

The skills minister has been scrutinised by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee in the...

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News

Short apprenticeships offer “no real benefit,” say MPs

Apprenticeships delivered in six months or less offer “no real benefit” to learners or employers, according to a report...

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