Lessons from our apprentices The Association of Apprentices convened a roundtable for apprentices to tell us about their training and views on current reforms. Jessica Hill was there to listen…
Colleges need a new approach to staffing Five changes to deliver a more resilient, effective college workforce
Give stakeholders a voice in end-point assessment reforms The DfE’s new end-point assessment principles provide an opportunity for improvement – if there’s commitment to a collective approach
Why BCoT made classrooms phone-free by default We’re tackling digital distraction by making mobile phones ‘no by default’
Apprenticeships reform could weaken social mobility impact Apprenticeships are often hailed as a vehicle for social mobility, but the reality is more complex
FE failing to keep pace with teen mental health implosion The college sector has lagged schools in the rollout of mental health support teams and is set to miss a government target this month
Cutting demand is inept solution to not meeting functional skills tutor supply Swinging the axe on the skills requirement for adult apprentices sells learners short, revealing a policy ineptitude and contempt for teachers
There’s no simple answer to trainer shortages, so don’t seek one We’re exploring new pathways to tackle the construction industry’s trainer and assessor shortage but there’s no easy fix
AI and data security – let’s worry about the right things Instead of fixating on training data risks, we should focus on broader security concerns