Election Opinion

Election 2024

The King’s Speech: Much to celebrate but something is missing

Failure to announce a pause and review of level 3 reform is a cause for concern. Doing so is…

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Paul Eeles
Election 2024

Five elephant traps to avoid in crafting a lifelong skills strategy

Mapping out this dangerous political territory for the new government to help them deliver a vital policy for national…

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Sue Pember
Election 2024

In Manchester and nationally, Labour is on a skills mission

Only by rewiring the education system can we grow the economy and help all our young people to fulfil…

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Andy Burnham
Election 2024

Labour’s plans for economic growth put FE at the heart of their agenda

There has never been a stronger recognition of what our sector offers – and I am confident that funding…

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David Hughes
Election 2024

The Skills Deceit: How stagnant policy thinking is holding the sector back

We can’t keep pretending the same old thinking is going to get FE out of the perennial challenges that…

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Mark Dawe
Election 2024

How do the manifestos stack up on further education and skills?

Labour’s manifesto offers the strongest proposition on skills and apprenticeships – but it will take cash and courage to…

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Iain Mansfield
Election 2024

Local skills plans need evolution, not revolution from the next government

A new report offers early insight on how LSIPs can be supported and further improved to ensure they have…

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Claire Russell
Election 2024, Staffroom – Opinion

The election is a chance to empower our learners to improve their lives

Colleges have a vital role in encouraging political engagement among their learners. Here’s how we’re doing that while remaining…

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Shakira Martin

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