We’ll not alert Gen Z students to roles using dusty old job boards Schools must comply with the Baker Clause but the collapse of two job search websites underlines the need to think afresh – and that means TikTok and apps
How we’re responding to Universal’s game-changing arrival A theme park is coming to our area, and with it, a tidal wave of 28,000 jobs. As Universal’s 2031 launch looms, we’re tasked with turning local students into first-choice hires
When words set you free: The transformative magic of free writing By embracing free writing, resit learners unlocked not just better English skills but reduced their anxiety and built resilience
Amid online poison, colleges can’t defend cohesion alone National leadership, guidance and support is needed if young people are to be protected against online content driving division
The 14-16 funding gap is holding back technical education The industrial strategy promises to boost skills in key sectors. But while post-16 technical courses get extra funding, pre-16 technical education is left behind. It’s time for more fairness in the funding system
Colleges on the frontline of a divided nation As social media algorithms fuel intolerance and binary thinking, college staff increasingly find themselves dealing with the fallout. Jessica Hill talks to those on the front line, confronting hate head-on
Fixing resits requires fixing the system around them Persistent challenges face GCSE resit students and their teachers. If the sector is serious about improving outcomes, CPD, funding, and collaboration must be front and centre.
How trust built a transformative education partnership When our college joined forces with another, we proved that innovation thrives on collaboration
Let’s rethink what financial sustainability means for FE Colleges typically spend just 52% of income on teaching, support and admin and cost cuts have reached their limit