ONS reclassification demands a new way of thinking about staffing issues Reclassification puts new expectations on colleges when dealing with senior pay and severance. Matthew Kelly and Ben Wood explain
FE needs to be its own most vocal champion – now more than ever NCFE’s new spotlight report concludes that the sector must prioritise its own needs first – before it can help with shortages elsewhere, explains Philip Le Feuvre
Employers may be in the driving seat, but the skills system’s engine has stalled L&W analysis reveals a decade-long decline in employer investment in skills, and a policy paradigm that only encourages more of the same, explains Stephen Evans
Toxic? Online learning can be better than the classroom Effective teaching need not be confined to the classroom or the physical presence of a teacher, argues Mark Bremner, no matter what online learning critics say
Why it’s easier than ever for employers to take on apprentices Rupert Crossland digests the apprenticehip rule changes for this year and finds an emerging trend
I have the answer to better classroom practice. Steal it if you’re busy A system that’s hard-wired for fast thinking won’t help teachers or learners improve
Why it’s time to recognise the work of colleges as social action leaders New awards aim to recognise colleges for all the work they do that goes far beyond qualifications and transforms communities, explains Shelagh Legrave
Colleges are key to closing employment gaps for young people with learning disabilities Marking National Inclusion Week, the leaders of the Internship Works consortium urge providers to open their doors to supported internships
A supported internship changed my prospects and could help your learners too Toseef Ahmed explains how his supported internship has been a win-win for him, his team and his employer