To merge or not to merge – that is the question Cash-strapped colleges should appraise the merits of a merger to avoid having structural change thrust upon them
We took a hard look at soft skills to prepare students for work Heart of Worcestershire College’s 5Cs initiative integrates attributes demanded by employers into every aspect of student experience
If we want better outcomes, we must listen to apprentices Our survey reveals what apprentices value most, and least, about their training
College governance must play a key role in the AI revolution Colleges need to implement robust oversight over the use of AI to effectively lead in this revolution
Clarity needed on Skills England reform, not rushed change Seven areas of improvement a system-level evolution could deliver as skills legislation progresses in Parliament
Esports in colleges: is rapid growth in provision fair game for criticism? More than 100 FE colleges in England now offer esports courses, but homegrown job vacancies in the industry are only in the double figures. Jessica Hill hears insider opinion is split between ‘growth area’ and ‘gimmick’
Cost and complexity turn providers off degree apprenticeships The long-term future of degree apprenticeships hinges on the government’s ability to tackle regulatory, financial and engagement challenges
FE colleges should let their teachers work from home Allowing staff to work remotely gives FE colleges an advantage over schools in the battle to recruit and retain workers
Students still haunted by Neolithic instincts in the social media age Our kids are consumed by friendships but social media is pushing it out of control