Work placements

We’ve copied a US jobs scheme to combat youth violence here

Our pioneering initiative inspired by successful schemes in US cities is offering employment paths while tackling youth violence

Jessica Hill
Thora Eberts
AI skills

Job markets demand AI skills, so why aren’t colleges delivering?

The future workforce demands AI fluency, yet many educators remain wary. The solution? Upskilling teachers, customising AI tools for...

Jessica Hill
Raoul-Gabriel Urma
Apprenticeships

Beware the unexpected – apprenticeship reform risks unintended consequences

From healthcare to architecture, vital industries face severe skills shortages if mature learners are locked out of advanced training

Jessica Hill
Dan Lally
Apprenticeships

Beyond the 60%: Why apprenticeship dropout data needs deeper scrutiny

Functional skills reforms grabbed headlines, but they account for just 4 per cent of apprenticeship withdrawals. Here's what the...

Jessica Hill
Georgina Burton
The Staffroom - opinion

From vulnerable to vigilant: Our cybersecurity transformation

Eight years ago, our systems were a hacker’s dream. With no budget and legacy tech, we faced an uphill...

Jessica Hill
John Bayes
Work experience

Virtual work experience: a gamechanger for T Level placements?

Geography, finances and disability cannot block work experience when it’s virtual

Jessica Hill
Jo Bishop
social care skills

Immigration white paper is a call to action on social care skills

The government’s immigration crackdown means social care must rely on homegrown talent. A new workforce strategy offers solutions

Jessica Hill
Victoria Collier
ESOL teaching

Why Labour’s immigration plan misses the mark on ESOL

Labour’s new immigration plan ties English proficiency to visas, but ignores a deeper crisis in investment in ESOL provision

Jessica Hill
Diana Sutton
Adult education

Funding cuts mean the immigration plan won’t add up

With funding slashed and demand rising, the ESOL and wider adult education sector is being set up to fail...

Jessica Hill
Caroline McDonald