Opinion

Keep up with the changes, governors told

The chief executive of the Network for Black Professionals has challenged FE and college governors to respond to change...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Freedoms and flexibilities bring extra responsibility

The government gave college leaders greater scope to shape provision and the future of their institutions with its New...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Enter governance, centre stage

There’s a “crucial” offstage layer in society, according to Dame Ruth Silver, chair of the Learning and Skills Improvement...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

At the heart of the matter

Oustanding teaching and learning is back at the centre of leadership focus – which is where it should be,...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Don’t let more adults miss out on learning

The bad news is that the number of part-time learners in HE is plummeting. The good news (for FE...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Why my students deserve pride of place

The contradictory rhetoric around vocational courses has done much harm; students’ achievement needs to be revealed and celebrated rather...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

There is still a lot to play for

The Budget didn’t have a lot to offer FE. It’s the spending round and possible cuts that have to...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Squeezing the heart of adult education

Broad-based adult education that stretches minds, stimulates aesthetic delight and gives people the chance to change their lives is...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

The front line, the back office, and the long corridor in between

Former House of Commons Education Select Committee specialist Ben Nicholls is head of policy at London’s Newham College. He...

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter