Opinion

Scrapping the education maintenance allowance was a mistake

Labour manifesto pledge: Reintroduce the 16-19 Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Shakira Martin argues FOR Scrapping the education maintenance allowance...

Shakira Martin
Shakira Martin
Opinion

I’ll give FE learners a louder voice nationally

Writing exclusively for FE Week, Shakira Martin, the new president-elect of the NUS discusses her ambitious plans to represent...

Shakira Martin
Shakira Martin
Opinion

Give apprentices a say in shaping their education

The Government has faced criticism for rejecting attempts to ensure representatives from all stakeholders involved with apprenticeships — not...

Shakira Martin
Shakira Martin