Apprenticeships

Accidental bosses risk undermining youth guarantee

The CMI is calling on ministers to support training that professionalises management – it’s crucial for the support of...

Jessica Hill
Petra Wilton
NEETs

We’re tackling NEET numbers by analysing pupil data early

By identifying pupils at risk while they’re at school we can be ready to support them when they arrive...

Jessica Hill
Christine Ricketts
The Staffroom - opinion

English and maths resits keep sucking the life out of students

The real-world approach of vocational subjects allows learners to thrive – but English and maths sticks with a...

Jessica Hill
Luke Denny
Colleges

Pink hard hats won’t fix the pipeline problem

A welding torch photo-op can’t undo decades of gendered expectations, but change is possible with some joined-up thinking

Jessica Hill
Dr Raychel Robinson
Ofsted

Ofsted takes inclusion more seriously and so should we

The inspectorate’s framework challenges colleges to prove a commitment to inclusion – which means understanding the breadth and depth...

Jessica Hill
Aimey Adamson
Colleges

Duty of care law may start in HE but its effects will impact us too

FE isn’t the focus of MPs’ debates, but tougher rules to protect students will arrive via the Office for...

Jessica Hill
Sunita Gordon
Ofsted

Inspections: What we now know following Ofsted’s first visits

Be guided by the toolkit, get ready for scrutiny of inclusion, safeguarding and careers, and showcase strong governance

Jessica Hill
Kerry Boffey
NEETs

Gulf between Leeds and Bradford proves need for place-based fixes

As Leeds races ahead, young people in neighbouring Bradford have fewer opportunities. Will the DWP-led skills agenda dismantle the...

Jessica Hill
Chris Webb
Colleges

FE’s social impact risks being ignored if we don’t measure it

From community outreach to economic renewal, FE’s contribution goes far beyond the classroom – but we need the data...

Jessica Hill
Dr Vikki Smith