Apprenticeship levy

Apprenticeship levy reform must be handled with care

Any attempt to reform the levy must be done in a way that is fair and fit for the...

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Nichola Hay
The Staffroom - opinion

If only political attention stretched as far as the classroom

All the attention and wheezes directed at FE in the past few weeks would have been greatly improved by...

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Dan Phillips
Politics

The party conferences mark a historic moment for our sector

Political ambition and sector capacity is finally aligning to deliver the skills system the nation wants and deserves, says...

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Dame Ann Limb
Qualifications

Qualifications reform can’t put politicians’ interests above learners’

The prime minister’s announcement is a glaring example of the kind of political expediency he says he’s against, says...

JL Dutaut
James Kewin
Workforce strategy

Worrying workforce data demands we focus more on adult skills

NFER analysis reveals a rocky road ahead for many sectors and a pressing need to make upskilling and reskilling...

JL Dutaut
Luke Bocock
Apprenticeship levy

Behind the numbers: reassessing investment in skills and training

A new IFS report reveals a need for sector reform and offers three key considerations for policy makers eyeing...

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Imran Tahir
Opinion

Why Ada is a better blueprint for 16-19 than ABS

On Ada Lovelace Day, and as Ada national college opens a new campus, its CEO explains why the Advanced...

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Mark Smith
Labour

T Levels: The backbone of the new Advanced British Standard 

The proposed new qualification will not hold back the development of T Levels - on the contrary. Robert Halfon...

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Robert Halfon MP
Politics

Politicians have finally embraced FE. But why now?

Meg Price reveals the striking findings of a new report into public attitudes to tertiary education - with important...

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Meg Price