Apprenticeships

No more shocks please DfE over apprenticeship achievement rates

A shock demand from the ESFA meant some providers had to close programmes last year – the FIN wants...

Jessica Hill
Kerry Boffey
SEND

Collaboration was our way of solving a local SEND crisis

Organisations have their own targets to hit, but pooling resources between our LA and trust boosted delivery

Jessica Hill
Abrilli Phillip and Dr Sam Parrett CBE
Students

Students need protection from the wealth of misinformation

The popularity of social media ‘finfluencers’ with dubious credentials should be tackled head-on by colleges

Jessica Hill
Sarah Porretta
GCSE resits, The Staffroom - opinion

Maths resitters aim for bullseye on darts day

Numbers have been brought alive at Nescot with classroom dart boards and a visit by three Darts stars –...

Jessica Hill
Julie Kapsalis
Apprenticeships

New apprenticeships will boost flow of plumbers

We’ve consulted with industry to develop apprenticeships that will help solve plumbing skills crisis

Jessica Hill
Kevin Wellman
Colleges

Research on EMA support has defied common sense

My EMA initiative helped disadvantaged students stay in education and was widely praised—until recent research questioned its long-term impact....

Jessica Hill
David Blunkett
Apprenticeships

Let’s shift perceptions on built environment apprenticeships

Our apprenticeships are bridging skills gaps in construction, but we need stronger industry collaboration and better mentorship in our...

Jessica Hill
Lorraine Fursland
Skills reform

Small is beautiful for learners tackling microcredentials

As rising tuition costs and shifting workforce demands reshape education, microcredentials are emerging as a flexible alternative

Jessica Hill
Rob Telfer
Opinion

How to write for FE Week

Your how-to guide to getting published in FE Week

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill