Opinion

Edtech reforms that ignore FE’s ‘dual professionalism’ will make things worse

Edtech can improve teaching, learning and assessment – and save time (but only if it’s done right), says Vikki...

Expert Contributor
VIKKI LIOGIER
Opinion

Politicians are beginning to realise they can’t afford to ignore FE

What would you tell the leaders of the major political parties about needed policy changes in further education? Tony...

Expert Contributor
TONY LEWIN
Opinion

Ofsted should explain in their reports why they come knocking just before a merger

It is extremely rare to hear a college principal openly criticise Ofsted. So rare in fact, I felt it...

Yasemin Craggs Mersinoglu
Nick Linford
Opinion

Only localism can unlock the skills sector’s true potential

With manifestos being furiously written and further and adult education in the spotlight, national policymakers could be missing an...

JL Dutaut
ANNA ROUND
Opinion

Adult education needs a vision to break the cycle of disadvantage

A looming Brexit makes it easy to see why adult education is at the centre of election policy battleground,...

JL Dutaut
SARAH WAITE
Opinion

GE2019: Simplify the sector and put colleges at the heart of communities

What would you tell the leaders of the major political parties about needed policy changes in further education? The...

JL Dutaut
SHELAGH LEGRAVE
Opinion

GE2019: Learning escalators and skills wallets

Political parties are finally waking up to a crisis in the skills sector, writes Stephen Evans. Whichever way this...

JL Dutaut
Stephen Evans
Opinion

GE2019: A chance to transform colleges

This election comes at a critical time for further education, writes Ian Pretty. We must press for a commitment...

JL Dutaut
IAN PRETTY
Opinion

Upskilling our workforce means upskilling our teachers first

If we are to embed the increasing digital skills that industry demands in our teaching staff, colleges and businesses...

JL Dutaut
NORA SENIOR, CBE