Opinion

FE can show HE how to support disadvantaged adult learners

A trusted adviser makes a huge difference to re-engaging adult learners with education, writes Abi Angus New research recently showed...

Jess Staufenberg
Abi Angus
FE Week Podcast

The FE Week Podcast: Adult training reforms, degree apprenticeships and the new shadow education secretary

In this episode, Shane is joined by Mary Curnock Cook, chair of Pearson and former chief executive at UCAS,...

Jess Staufenberg
The FE Week Podcast
Skills reform

Higher technical education belongs in colleges – let’s prove why

A research project will build the case for colleges delivering higher technical education, writes Ian Pretty Early this year,...

Jess Staufenberg
Ian Pretty
Skills reform

Employer-led skills bodies must be open to scrutiny

Conservative ministers have had to defend against Labour questions around new powers for employers in directing provision

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Opinion

Let’s have an education and skills commission to advise government

The skills system is crying out for a comprehensive long-term strategy led by experts, writes Sir John Armitt In...

Jess Staufenberg
Sir John Armitt
Opinion

Eight tips to help colleges retain staff over Christmas

We’re seeing an increase in the number of colleges poaching staff, writes Jenny Arrowsmith The past 18 months have...

Jess Staufenberg
Jenny Arrowsmith
Opinion

This term held tough news for learners with SEND

The needs of learners with SEND must be identified earlier and more effectively through person-centred planning, says Annamarie Hassall...

Jess Staufenberg
Annamarie Hassall
Opinion

My apprenticeship is a lifesaver – but school never told me about it

An apprenticeship has allowed me to learn in a way neither school nor a BTEC prepared me for, writes...

Jess Staufenberg
Aaliyah Cadogan
FE Week Podcast

The FE Week Podcast: Plans for higher education, adult participation in FE and Ofsted

This week Shane is joined by three guests, to cover three particularly interesting topics: Ed Reza Schwitzer, former DfE...

Jess Staufenberg
The FE Week Podcast