Colleges
Just as Wells’ Martians were undone by what they overlooked, the post-16 white paper could be derailed by the…
Ian Pryce
Skills reform
At the AoC Conference, one message came through loud and clear: FE can’t absorb another whirlwind overhaul. Ministers want…
Rob May
SEND
The Power of Specialist FE campaign aims to ensure policymakers never overlook the vital role of our staff
Clare Howard
Apprenticeships
Our skills report reveals businesses increasingly need strategic input from accountancy teams but are struggling to train staff for…
Sarah Beale
AI
Our collaborative digital approach will ensure that FE thrives in an age of reform
Robin Ghurbhurun
The Staffroom – opinion
The technology is out there for students with a grudge to unleash hell, so why aren’t ministers and unions…
David Murray
Society
As college leaders, we call on the sector to speak out, protect learners and defend British values against far-right…
Nikos Savvas and Palvinder Singh
Skills reform
We shouldn’t be relying on plastic CSCS cards to stop corruption and ensure safety when a secure digital alternative…
Paul Devlin
NEETs
If Alan Milburn’s review into NEETs is to trigger lasting change, it must challenge the language, systems and silos…
Lee Elliot Major
Adult education
The Victorians built an adult education model rooted in equality and civic renewal – in this fractured era their…
Tom Schuller
Lifelong Learning
A comprehensive national careers advice service, backed by skilled professionals, could do more for lifelong learning than any new…
Andy Forbes
16-19, Qualifications, Skills reform
The new qualification family promises to simplify the post-16 landscape, but success will depend on how well we protect…
Lisa O’Loughlin and John Laramy
