Opinion

Carillion and the employer-provider problem

The collapse of Carillion is a sombre reminder that apprentices must, by law, be employees. The government expects that...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Office for Students board must have FE representation

The OfS board has no FE representation – as the DfE recently admitted to MPs. Emily Chapman wants this...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Why the sector needs Milton to stay at the helm of apprenticeship and skills

Anne Milton MP has been the apprenticeship and skills minister for seven months, and will continue to be an...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Level 2 apprenticeships are vital for social justice

The boss of the AELP wants the education select committee to help him get rid of the 20-per-cent off-the-job...

Mark Dawe
Mark Dawe
Opinion

How to simplify traineeship funding

The traineeship funding processes could be simplified to help successful providers grow their provision more successfully, writes Joe Crossley...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Social mobility is about education for people of all ages

Justine Greening may be gone, but her social mobility plan lives on. Ruth Spellman wants to see much more...

Ruth Spellman
Ruth Spellman
Opinion

Further education transforms lives and we must protect it

Our further education providers are crucial for challenging inequality and transforming lives in 21st century post-austerity Britain, say Vicky...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Will college governors have to justify high executive salaries?

Dr Sue Pember, director of policy and external relations at Holex, answers your questions on college governance, backed by...

Sue Pember
Sue Pember
Opinion

Skills in 2017: less money, more problems…

The government has had a few good ideas this year, admits Gordon Marsden, but it seems determined not to...

Gordon Marsden
Gordon Marsden