‘Prepared, not scared’: Why Ofsted should rethink inspection training The watchdog’s opposition to pre-inspection preparation and training is well-intentioned but harmful
Using everyday tech to support learners with additional needs Teaching learners with additional needs how to make use of the tools at their disposal supports their learning and so much more
Working with employers to make apprenticeships more accessible to autistic learners Apprenticeships can extend opportunities and diversify our workforce – but employers need support to make it happen. Here’s how
Time for government to end racial inequalities in apprenticeships It’s Race Equality Week as well as National Apprenticeships Week, and there’s more in common to their agendas than their place in the calendar
The numbers don’t lie; apprenticeships are a success story for opportunity Our Ronseal apprenticeship model delivers ‘exactly what it says on the tin’ – but we will continue to improve the formula
We must ensure functional skills are fit for the future Reforms have made FSQs indistinguishable from GCSEs and turned them into a barrier to progress
Four recommendations to build construction’s workforce Construction is under increasing pressures and a fragmented skills system is a barrier to meeting the challenges
FE should lead recruitment – and ministers can make it happen Christian Warden reflects on recommendations for education and skills in the Building the Future Commission’s 2024 report
How I’ve integrated AI in my everyday teaching These AI apps have been hugely beneficial to me and my learners – and you can pick them up quickly too