Opinion

Advance notice of exam topics comes with problems too

The latest government intervention fails to take account of socio-economic inequalities, writes Rachael Booth This week we found out...

Jess Staufenberg
Rachael Booth
Opinion

Yes, but… no, but… Stop dithering – we need detail on the summer assessments

The Department for Education can’t delay any longer – contingencies and adaptations for next summer’s exams must be published...

Jess Staufenberg
Bill Watkin
Opinion

What colleges need to know about clinically extremely vulnerable staff

Colleges need to think about how they will deal with staff who won’t return to work because they’re worried...

Jess Staufenberg
Helen Dyke
Opinion

Here are two top tips for MPs looking into prison education

Changing legislation so prisoners can do apprenticeships would be transformative, writes Sally Alexander While there has been a lot...

Jess Staufenberg
Sally Alexander
Opinion

A fundamental change in England’s approach to skills devolution is needed

Devolution needs to be re-configured to nurture thriving local skills systems and confident and capable communities, writes Charlotte Morgan...

Billy Camden
Charlotte Morgan
Opinion

Beware the ‘tidy mind’ when considering funding below level 3

Ministers must listen to the sector carefully if they want to avoid a post-16 quals fiasco, says Tom Bewick...

Jess Staufenberg
Tom Bewick
Opinion

The government’s attack on the Union Learning Fund is purely political

As a former trade union education officer, I saw the real difference this fund makes, writes Lilian Greenwood “We...

Jess Staufenberg
Lilian Greenwood
Opinion

Ofqual must work closely with employers for its bigger role in apprenticeships

The new system has the potential to strengthen the employer voice, but needs clear communication routes, writes Lee Pryor...

Jess Staufenberg
Lee Pryor
Opinion

The government mustn’t scrap ESOL qualifications

The funding set-up, not the qualifications themselves, is to blame for a lack of take-up, writes Mary Osmaston When...

Jess Staufenberg
Mary Osmaston