Listen to this story Members can listen to an AI-generated audio version of this article. 1.0x Audio narration uses an AI-generated voice. 0:00 0:00 Become a member to listen to this article Subscribe The government has instigated a welcomed, fresh approach on how Ofsted will make its judgements across the post-16 sector as part of Andy Burnham’s technical education and devolution reforms. With the final report of Alan Milburn’s NEET review also on the horizon, it is important to have the right enablers in place to maximise the impact of the proposed changes. I have just written to the skills minister with FIN’s recommendations to support Burnham’s reforms. Starting with Ofsted, the current requirement for inspectors to judge FE colleges on how well their provision is meeting local, regional and national skills needs, which was introduced in 2022, should be extended to all types of education and training providers to be more meaningful. It is particularly important that young people, employers and mayors as commissioners should know which local providers are delivering strongly or exceptionally in this respect. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in