Maths to 18: A welcome opportunity to refresh and engage Delivering the prime minister’s maths ambition will require careful consideration of learners’ varying needs and those of a frustrated sector, says Steve Pardoe
Why I’m leaving the social mobility commission It’s been a successful year and I leave the team in great shape – but my presence is only holding the commission back, writes Katharine Birbalsingh
Maths to 18 for all means rethinking maths altogether The PM’s proposal has rightly been met with cynicism but it does present an opportunity to rethink our approach to the subject, writes Mark Boylan
How esports could improve behaviour and engagement in your college Inclusive, fun, competitive and engaging. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain by bringing esports to your college, writes Martin Birch-Foster
Six key trends that will define apprenticeships in 2023 SallyAnn Coleman looks into her crystal ball to reveal all the reasons apprenticeships will continue to dominate education headlines this year
Colleges’ local solutions to global workforce problems A roundtable of colleges from the US, Canada and the UK revealed innovative local solutions to surprising common challenges, writes Ian Pretty
LSIPs will achieve little if we don’t upskill workers The government must invest in adult education to help the millions already in the workforce who must upskill to meet employer demand, says David Phoenix
FE should have a bigger role in addressing NHS challenges We need to rethink the way we’re recruiting and training the future NHS workforce and Bolton is showing how it might be done, explains Bill Webster
A Christmas mission from GCHQ A classroom activity for your pupils from GCHQ, with love. Can they solve this year’s Christmas card puzzle?