Annus mirabilis for FE research…our sector is finding its voice The FE sector has long been seen as the poor relation in education research but with new initiatives, publications and a growing community of practitioner-researchers, that’s changing
Our survey says… all employers want more control over training Employers are desperate for flexibility over programme content and structure, so a one-size-fits-all approach is unworkable
We must do more than watch a TV drama to stop abuse on web Putting restrictions on internet content to protect young people is a better idea than the PM’s suggestion to watch Adolescence
We must multiply the number of over-16s progressing with maths Finishing with maths after getting a GCSE is a waste for individuals and the country
The missing link for AI in education: A collaborative framework How our AI partnership framework supported the development of our campus chatbot services, and can support the wider FE sector too
Phil Smith, chair, Skills England Phil Smith reveals he’s working all hours since becoming chair of Skills England but believes he has all the power necessary to simplify and improve the FE and skills landscape
Look closely at the data and you’ll see hope for FE attendance Figures show an improving national picture, and on a college level can be used to head off problems before they become entrenched
Competition to collaboration: LSIF reshapes FE for the better The local skills improvement fund has nurtured partnerships between colleges, but capital investment alone won’t sustain progress
Three reforms would help FE tackle our country’s labour shortages Kitemarking, workforce planning and devolution would boost FE’s ability to meet the government’s economic mission