resits

Resits: Colleges can do a lot – but they could do much more with some flexibility

Colleges can’t make the progress we need nationally on resits outcomes without some accommodations in policy

JL Dutaut
Asfa Sohail
resits

Research shows the resits policy needs a complete rethink

New analysis by the EPI shows the resit policy is helping least the learners who need it most, explains...

JL Dutaut
Robbie Maris
Sustainability

Colleges can take the lead now to go beyond net zero

The further education sector is in the perfect place to lead the nation on decarbonising heating – and ministers...

JL Dutaut
Tim Leunig
Skills shortages

A new centre for excellence is redefining how to tackle skills shortages

Regional partnerships between FE and HE like this could deliver much-needed momentum in addressing workforce gaps

JL Dutaut
Mandi Syrett
The Staffroom - opinion

How to personalise PE for learners with SEND

Rachel Bown explains how the STEP model can help easily differentiate PE to fully engage all learners

JL Dutaut
Rachel Bown
Curriculum

Seventy-five years on, human rights education matters more than ever

Our new survey aims to capture human rights education’s place in FE and how we can support more colleges...

JL Dutaut
Dan Shercliff
sexual misconduct

Addressing the unspoken: Why colleges must take harassment seriously

Failure to acknowledge sexual misconduct as an issue for every provider is perpetuating harm and damaging the whole sector’s...

JL Dutaut
Ruth Sparkes
Politics

When it comes to antisemitism, all our students are vulnerable

Jane Baker reflects on rising antisemitism’s impact on her SEND college learners and urges other leaders to ensure their...

JL Dutaut
Jane Baker
The Staffroom - opinion

Why everyone benefits when more staff are trained in BSL

Every person who learns British Sign Language adds to the experience of the Deaf community and the inclusive culture...

JL Dutaut
Emma Iliffe