The 50-hour work experience policy: Ambition versus reality How the government’s vision of 50 hours of work experience for every school and college student might be realised
Labour’s youth policy challenge: Avoid short-termism for real change We’re seeing risks of Labour falling into the trap of policy initiatives and short-termism over strategic long-term change management
Use reform to tailor functional skills to industry needs We use our expertise to determine minimum literacy and numeracy levels for each apprenticeship we offer
A new hope for UTCs Despite being written off as a failure by Michael Gove, Baker Dearing CEO Kate Ambrosi believes university technical colleges are perfectly placed to meet Labour’s skills goals
What do potential changes to harassment laws mean for FE? Employment law in the UK is shifting again and those working across FE and skills need to pay attention
Worn out heating systems pose huge danger for college bosses Like RAAC, end-of-life pipework has the potential to close colleges and the problem isn’t easy to spot
How we updated ESOL learning to meet today’s global challenges By adding UN sustainability goals and fusion skills into our curriculums, we’re preparing students to play their part in society
Providers need a better roadmap as more areas enter devolution Devolution is creating a complex maze that ITPs can sometimes get lost in
Mind the AI skills gap: bridging it is now an urgent task Students are ill-equipped for the technological changes awaiting them at work