TikTok could lay foundation for a career in construction We must show young people the attractions of the building trade then make it easier for them to train
It’s possible to get students talking safely about gender violence Gender violence is seemingly a deep-rooted cultural issue and confronting it requires forethought
Three exam papers for resits…the maths doesn’t add up for FE The logistical burden and impact on our teaching is too great – we need to drop from three to two exam papers
We’re tackling nurse burnout by training them to be resilient Nursing drop-out rates are grim but FE can turn the tide with training that matches local healthcare realities
GCSE resits need ‘wax on, wax off’… not more exam tinkering Posturing from inexpert vested interests and the chasing of daft headlines drag attention away from a focus on teaching students the fundamentals
The prison that’s offering hope for a new life upon release ‘We’re saving people’s lives as well as turning them around’
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
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 each subject and embedding ethics into curriculums
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