Opinion

How can college governors impact government policy?

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

Sue Pember
Sue Pember
Opinion

Apprenticeship budget must be guaranteed

The gloomy outlook for our economy risks reduced investment via the levy in apprenticeships when we need it most,...

Stephen Evans
Stephen Evans
Opinion

How Ofsted are changing their approach to ‘requires improvement’ providers

While around 80 per cent of further education and skills providers are good or outstanding, the number requiring improvement...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Post-16 funding inequality has consequences

Nick Linford considers the extent to which poor college performance can be blamed on government interference and a lack...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

David Hughes and the AoC are wrong about degree apprenticeships

David Hughes is wrong to criticise the rise in management apprenticeships – they are opening opportunities to people who’ve...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

How FE colleges can encourage research

It’s time the sector took control of its own destiny, argues Ali Hadawi Over the years, my sense of...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Will T-levels falter through a lack of work placements?

Employers want to make the new T-levels work, but they will need clear, practical support, writes Stephen Evans The...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

T-level work placement travel costs must be covered

The government must cover the additional travel costs of T-level work placements to ensure rural colleges are not at...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Mandatory T-level work placement rule is madness

I’m sure when the DfE came up with the idea to make the substantial T-level work-placement mandatory and call...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden