Tackling the sexism and misogyny infiltrating our classrooms Here’s how FE can combat sexism and encourage safe, inclusive learning environments amid pernicious online and offline misogyny
Skills England must embrace sports for a policy conversion To tackle skills gaps and inequalities, no other sector reaches into every community like sports
How PARS is putting apprenticeships on course for genuine recognition Professional recognition for all apprentices represents a huge opportunity for skills
Building consensus will be crucial to the growth and skills levy’s success Creating a clear sense of purpose will be an important first step in ensuring the reformed levy delivers the skills transformation we need
HTQs are central to delivering a coherent tertiary system A new initiative aims to support colleges to bridge the gap at the heart of the tertiary education system Labour aims to unify
Why we must (and how we can) protect apprenticeships New St Martin’s Group research shows a widening gap between apprenticeship interest and starts. Here’s how to boost supply and reap the benefits
Government growth and skills policies should target career-changers New NFER research shows a million jobs are at risk from new technologies and automation, and government should focus its efforts on supporting these workers
The Staffroom: Don’t let a summer of anger turn into a winter of discontent It’s hard not to see the riots as a direct result of low investment in our sector – and yet the new government appears set on perpetuating it
How colleges can lead the way on truly inclusive workforce development One of the most vulnerable groups of learners could also be one of our best untapped resources – if we can break widely held stereotypes