Opinion

Let’s embed education for sustainable development (ESD) in teaching and training

To have a hope of meeting the government’s green goals, education for sustainable development needs to be embedded in...

Jess Staufenberg
Charlotte Bonner
Apprenticeships

It’s true – entry requirements for apprenticeships risks closing doors

Some learners barred from apprenticeships are ending up on college courses for three years, write Stephanie Thomson and Lorna...

Jess Staufenberg
Stephanie Thomson and Lorna Unwin
Opinion

The Queen’s Speech is welcome – but passing legislation is only the first step

Following the Queen’s Speech, there are a number of issues to keep an eye on when the Skills Bill...

Jess Staufenberg
Aveek Bhattacharya
Long read, SEND

Revealed: SEND centres for excellence model to expand with six new providers

Two years on, the sector’s ‘centres for excellence’ in special educational needs will be joined by mini-hubs. Jess Staufenberg...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Opinion

T-levels: Raising awareness in parliament will be vital to their success

A deeper understanding of T Levels by MPs will be crucial, writes Damian Hinds Giving young people the best...

Jess Staufenberg
Damian Hinds
Opinion

Use Ofsted and ESFA to slow apprenticeship provider growth if things are going wrong

Restrict the funding new apprenticeship providers can initially access and use recognised milestones to help prevent failure, writes Jane...

Jess Staufenberg
Jane Hickie
Opinion

Open conversations about sexual harassment can tackle victim blaming

Taking a restorative approach so learners can say what they really think about sexual harassment is a powerful starting...

Jess Staufenberg
Tif Ward
Apprenticeships, Long read

Focus: Do employers set the bar too high for entry criteria to apprenticeships?

Employers are allowed to set their own entry criteria for apprenticeships, even though officially, no formal qualifications are needed....

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Opinion

Three ways to replace in-work careers experience for your students

Virtual reality technology and collaborative projects can keep students switched on to careers, writes David Chapman It’s no wonder...

Jess Staufenberg
David Chapman