Young offender institutions

Locked-up young offenders know each other… now we know why

Research shows incarcerated children come from particular areas and many were in FE – and knowing this can help...

Jessica Hill
Natasha Porter
The Uncivil Servant

The AI evangelism is class war…this is the last chance to resist

Edtech bros push AI as the future of education. But when the hype fades, it’s disadvantaged students who will...

Jessica Hill
Andrew Otty
Adult education

Mayday for adult education this International Worker’s Day

We need to not just honour the past but demand a future for adult learning this May Day

Jessica Hill
Joanna Davidson
Restorative practice

From vengeance to compassion: The conversation that shattered my hate

Meeting the boy who killed my brother showed me the impact of restorative justice - now I teach these...

Jessica Hill
Steve Wright
Adult education, Long read

The adult writing class that changed a life story

Isle of Wight College principal Ros Parker tells how her passion for adult education was sparked by village hall...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
AI and finance

AI’s double-edged sword: Boosting finance, widening skills divide

AI promises to transform finance, but biased algorithms and a lack of diversity threaten progress

Jessica Hill
Anna Brailsford
Colleges

What the Supreme Court ruling on ‘sex’ means for FE colleges

The court’s decision sharpens the focus on a complex legal landscape. With revised guidance pending, colleges must navigate carefully

Jessica Hill
Tom Morrison and Clare Wigzell
The Staffroom - opinion

Inclusion must extend beyond FE students to staff

Now I'm thriving as a neurodivergent FE professional and championing greater workplace support for others

Jessica Hill
Leah Stone
Qualifications

Why it’s time for FE to flex its muscles

A growing health crisis means FE must level up its skills offering for health and fitness professionals

Jessica Hill
Lisa Skelton