Training across borders works but we risk missing the boat Transnational education could be a powerful tool for exporting UK expertise and expanding access to quality training, but our TVET sector isn’t taking advantage
White paper’s details pose a devilish problem for FE admin Just as Wells’ Martians were undone by what they overlooked, the post-16 white paper could be derailed by the unglamorous realities of enrolment, coding and timetabling
Let’s stop treating school apprenticeships as second-class training routes Apprenticeships have been overlooked in the education world, yet they’re quietly transforming how we recruit, train and retain talent
White paper needs a digital united front to deliver reform plans Our collaborative digital approach will ensure that FE thrives in an age of reform
Inside Karen Redhead’s battle to rebuild West London College ‘Not for the faint-hearted’: How Redhead pulled her college back from the brink
For one week we’ll put FE’s SEND specialists centre stage The Power of Specialist FE campaign aims to ensure policymakers never overlook the vital role of our staff
Milburn’s the man to make us think differently about NEETs If Alan Milburn’s review into NEETs is to trigger lasting change, it must challenge the language, systems and silos that write off young people
What Victorian philanthropists can teach today’s FE policymakers The Victorians built an adult education model rooted in equality and civic renewal – in this fractured era their principles feel as relevant as ever
Accounting needs to modernise so we can tackle the skills gap Our skills report reveals businesses increasingly need strategic input from accountancy teams but are struggling to train staff for it. Action is needed from both employers and government