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Technical pathways must be more visible for parents, teachers and decision-makers

The recently announced higher technical qualifications should be seen as more than a re-badge of existing qualifications, says Kirstie...

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KIRSTIE DONNELLY
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End of term report: people are waking up to the need to rebalance FE and HE

The new prime minister will have to rise to the skills and productivity challenge, and make sure that everyone,...

Anne Milton
ANNE MILTON
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Enhancing the debate: what we discussed at our first roundtable

We at the IAPG seek to build an apprenticeship system that boosts both individual success and UK productivity, writes...

Jessica Fino
Neil Carmichael
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Clearing up misconceptions about the new inspection framework

The new EIF will be wholly fit for purpose when it comes into effect in September, says Paul Joyce...

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PAUL JOYCE
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Why FE colleges need “big data” in the battle to recruit apprentices

Smart technology that transforms data management is available in an FE college near you, says Richard Alberg Big data...

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RICHARD ALBERG
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How we can get the talent pipeline flowing properly

Only by employers and educators working closely together can the UK’s chronic and increasing skills gap be closed, says...

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SANDRA KELLY
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Why a salary cap to limit apprenticeship demand isn’t the answer to an overspend

What is the answer to the inevitable overspend of the apprenticeship levy pot? Adrian Anderson has some constructive suggestions...

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ADRIAN ANDERSON
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Let’s consider the “hard choices” that will need to be made as the money runs out

At the AELP conference, delegates were polled on the various proposals to deal with increased level 2 starts, reports...

Mark Dawe
MARK DAWE
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Four things we can do to make sure that T-levels are not another wasted opportunity

Youngsters today are likely to have a 50-year career. T-levels can play a major role in equipping them, if...

Stephen Evans
STEPHEN EVANS