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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
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Concerns over consistency and clarity

Joe Baldwin points out failings with new arrangements for SEND learners. While the Children and Families Act and the...

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Go Team UK

Andrew Beel reflects on his happy memories of WorldSkills and provides some good advice for the latest national team...

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High hopes for the new taskforce

Clare Howard explains the best way to get those with learning disabilities into work. The Government’s manifesto pledge to...

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Fifteen stairways to heaven?

Graham Taylor explains why he is not a fan of government plans for new technical professional education (TPE) routes....

Graham Taylor
Graham Taylor
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Serious money — serious questions

Nescot governors were not made aware of the contract to pay almost £200,000 to their principal’s husband for 18...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford