Colleges

Colleges need a new approach to staffing

Five changes to deliver a more resilient, effective college workforce

Jessica Hill
James Schofield
end-point assessment

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

Jessica Hill
Kelle McQuade and Steve Smith
The Staffroom - opinion

Why BCoT made classrooms phone-free by default

We're tackling digital distraction by making mobile phones ‘no by default’

Jessica Hill
Scott Hayden
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships reform could weaken social mobility impact

Apprenticeships are often hailed as a vehicle for social mobility, but the reality is more complex

Jessica Hill
Alun Francis
Mental Health

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...

Jessica Hill
Ellie Whitlock
The Uncivil Servant

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...

Jessica Hill
Andrew Otty
Construction

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

Jessica Hill
Wendy Osborn
AI

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

Jessica Hill
Michael Webb
Colleges Week

Let’s build a brighter future for adults this Colleges Week

As Colleges Week 2025 unfolds, let's spotlight the often overlooked yet vital role adult education plays in achieving many...

Jessica Hill
Dipa Ganguli OBE