Opinion

Beware the dangers of traineeship exploitation

Traineeships are the government’s latest weapon in the fight against youth unemployment, but, asks Mike Hopkins, what hope do...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

The familiar face of the Husbands Review

David Harbourne agrees with much of what has been recommended in the Labour skills taskforce review, but recommends a...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Upholding need for teacher qualifications

Ruth Mathias raises concern about the government decision, which was implemented earlier this month, to remove the requirement for...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Dress to impress or dress to de-stress?

Former House of Commons EducationSelect Committee specialist  Ben Nicholls is head of policy and communications at London’s Newham College....

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Why create a barrier to apprenticeships?

Teresa Frith compares different visions for the future of apprenticeships. The Husbands Review of apprenticeships is, at first glance,...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Major challenges ahead to make Labours plans into reality

Steve Besley offers a Policy Watch perspective on Labour’s proposals on apprenticeships. We’ve had world class qualifications for the...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Free meals should go to all ‘poor’ 16 and 17-year-olds

Extending free school meals to full-time 16-to-18 year old FE students is a popular move across the political spectrum....

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Crossing borders to learn college lessons

The 157 Group has spread its wings beyond England to take on colleges from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland....

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Pioneer of distance learning rises again

Having overcome a troubled recent past, including the loss of a £6m site, the National Extension College celebrates half...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter