Apprenticeships

If we want better outcomes, we must listen to apprentices

Our survey reveals what apprentices value most, and least, about their training

Jessica Hill
Emily Rock
Governance

College governance must play a key role in the AI revolution

Colleges need to implement robust oversight over the use of AI to effectively lead in this revolution

Jessica Hill
Jenny Pharo
Skills reform

Clarity needed on Skills England reform, not rushed change

Seven areas of improvement a system-level evolution could deliver as skills legislation progresses in Parliament

Jessica Hill
Rob Nitsch
Long read

Esports in colleges: is rapid growth in provision fair game for criticism?

More than 100 FE colleges in England now offer esports courses, but homegrown job vacancies in the industry are...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships

Cost and complexity turn providers off degree apprenticeships

The long-term future of degree apprenticeships hinges on the government’s ability to tackle regulatory, financial and engagement challenges

Jessica Hill
Andrea Laczik
Colleges

FE colleges should let their teachers work from home

Allowing staff to work remotely gives FE colleges an advantage over schools in the battle to recruit and retain...

Jessica Hill
Tim Leunig
The Staffroom - opinion

Students still haunted by Neolithic instincts in the social media age

Our kids are consumed by friendships but social media is pushing it out of control

Jessica Hill
David Murray
Adult education

It’s dumb to leave adults lagging in the AI revolution

Without better funding for local learning, adults with weak digital skills cannot hope to keep up with AI...

Jessica Hill
Caroline McDonald
The Uncivil Servant

No teaching experience? You’ll fit right in at the DfE

The dangers posed by generalist civil servants who have never stepped inside an FE college

Jessica Hill
Andrew Otty