Riding Universal’s roller coaster means FE working together now The entertainment giant’s plans offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Bedfordshire. But without early investment in colleges and training providers, and skills coordination, long-term gains could be missed
Surge in data subject access requests for colleges fuelled by AI Learners and parents are now using AI to generate data subject access requests (DSARs) packed with legal jargon and sweeping demands. Without clear processes and confident staff, colleges risk being overwhelmed
How to prepare for a terrorist attack without triggering fear A roadmap explaining the implications for FE colleges and apprenticeship providers of the new Martyn’s Law, which marks a step change in how public venues must assess and manage terrorism risks
Landing apprenticeships is easier said than done for young people Despite growing demand, the number of apprenticeships for under-19s is falling. It’s time for better signposting and support for SMEs
WorldSkills UK is key to solving our productivity puzzle The world-class standards of Team UK will filter down into education providers and employers but it’s clear our international competitors take WorldSkills more seriously than us, says Shane Mann
Stepping back into class after years away is an act of bravery To get adults to reskill and re-engage with education, they must be supported and championed as role models
Apprenticeships work for adults, but T Levels give teens a better option For too long, apprenticeships have been sold as the only “work-ready” route. T Levels are proving that learning before earning is a better bet
Prison education cuts will punish those most failed by the system New research confirms what prison staff have long known: most people in prison were failed by the education system. Cutting budgets now risks failing them twice
Reform plots a political tsunami, but skills policy is lost at sea Farage’s turquoise tide: The insurgent party’s supporters want to fix ‘broken Britain’, insisting that trades and industrial automation are the key