Opinion

How to get positive media coverage for FE

It can be a struggle to win media coverage, but there are ways to increase your chances of getting...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

There are two levels of unfairness in FE

Mark Dawe made his maiden speech as chief executive of AELP at last year’s Annual Apprenticeship Conference. One year...

Mark Dawe
Mark Dawe
Opinion

Why is there no appeals process for the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers?

After her company failed to get a place on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers, despite its Ofsted ‘good’...

Features Team
Features Team
Opinion

Why I want other apprentices to enter skills competitions

Ashley Terron tells how he nearly didn’t become an apprentice, then went on to win gold for bricklaying at...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

How Toyota uses skills competitions to develop its workforce

Pete Spence explains how Toyota has used skills competitions as a benchmarking exercise to boost standards and develop its...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

It’s time to back T-levels

It’s fantastic news that the government has backed-up its T-level plans with a significant cash commitment. Yes I know...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson
Opinion

The UK needs to demonstrate global skills standards

Hosting skills competitions sends out a strong message that the UK is amongst the best, says Lesley Davies Many...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Will the Institute for Apprenticeships succeed?

National Apprenticeship Week isn’t just a government thing. Labour’s shadow apprenticeships minister Gordon Marsden also got in on the...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
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Are governors responsible for sub-contractors?

Dr Sue, director of policy and external relations at Holex, answers your questions, backed by her experience as principal...

Sue Pember
Sue Pember