Apprenticeships Stop blaming level 7 and management apprenticeships. Non-compliance could be the real problem Before ministers swing the axe at “inappropriate” apprenticeships, they need to confront an uncomfortable truth: too many levy-funded adult… Jessica Hill 22h Jonathan Bourne 22h The Staffroom – opinion Mission statements are the holy writ no one reads In education, mission statements have become articles of faith. But where is the evidence that they improve teaching or… Jessica Hill 23h David Murray 23h Adult education We fail to score ESOL students’ real progress in real life ESOL progress often happens at cafés, work and everyday life long before it shows up in current data, so… Jessica Hill 2d Dr Nafisa Baba-Ahmed 2d Apprenticeships One-size-fits-all foundation apprenticeships just won’t work Early delivery data signals that an eight-month model may suit policy design, but it doesn’t suit fast-moving sectors or… Jessica Hill 4d Charlotte Bosworth 4d Apprenticeships A year of change for apprenticeships – the good, the bad and the worrying Recent funding changes have made apprenticeships more affordable and flexible for SMEs, but without a clear, stable long-term plan,… Jessica Hill 4d Sarah Beale 4d Apprenticeships Apprentices don’t believe their voices are heard by ministers Our AoA survey found 80 per cent of apprentices fear they are ignored – but if we want a… Shane Chowen 5d Hannah Mehr 5d Apprenticeships Builders need older apprentices, not school leavers alone Policy has narrowed its focus to school leavers which risks overlooking a large pool of motivated, capable people who… Jessica Hill 5d Nicola Hodkinson 5d Apprenticeships Poorer students miss out on a golden ticket. We can fix that The middle classes are dominating degree apprenticeships. There’s so much more we can all do to level the playing… Jessica Hill 6d Ned Browne 6d Apprenticeships My son made me think differently on apprenticeship assessment Seeing my son’s daunting experience of assessment made me think differently about reform. Rigour matters, but so does common… Jessica Hill 7d Mike Blakeley 7d Apprenticeships Apprenticeships aren’t the alternative, they’re the engine of growth New funding, faster standards and better matching between learners and employers will help deliver tens of thousands more opportunities… Jessica Hill 1w Praful Nargund 1w The Staffroom – opinion A top football coach gives us lessons to learn – and avoid Like Premier League leaders Arsenal, good teachers rely on great set pieces, but the real magic happens in the… Jessica Hill 1w Clare Dignum 1w Adult education Essential skills are the missing test of the skills white paper Reforms to help more adults read, write and get online are welcome, but reversing a 60% drop in participation… Jessica Hill 1w Alex Stevenson 1w 1 2 3 4 5 6 258 Older
