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Colleges are failing factories in the North

Daniel Chamier, who runs a bag manufacturing firm, explains why he thinks local colleges are failing to train the...

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No surprise over employer provider failures

John Hyde explains why he thinks the government’s drive to encourage more employers to run their own training will...

John Hyde
John Hyde
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Changing perceptions on mental health

Gareth Parry has depression, which hasn’t stopped him from rising to the top of his organisation. He explains here...

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I agree with Mark

The new chief executive at the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Mark Dawe, is keen to portray...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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After the levy: adapting to an employer-led landscape

Andrew Cleaves looks ahead to a post-apprenticeship levy environment, where he says colleges will have to tailor their training...

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The apprenticeship levy is a real opportunity for the whole FE sector

David Allison discusses the effects of the apprenticeship levy on business agendas and the challenge employers face in finding...

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Staff needed to make prison education reform work

The prison education reforms announced by Michael Gove are to be welcomed, says Nina Champion, but more investment is...

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Nobody wants iron curtains

Shane Chowen explains why he thinks Lord Sainsbury’s review of technical and professional education should avoid old solutions to...

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
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More focus please

Traineeships definitely need to be reviewed – as they’re still not really taking off with learners and aren’t serving...

Paul Offord
Paul Offord