safeguarding

When a teacher is accused, their life or the pupil’s will be ruined

Nearly half of complaints against teachers are unsubstantiated – and a presumption of guilt until proven innocent pushes the…

Jessica Hill
Anonymous
Colleges

No cuts but no cure: FE’s funding dilemma post spending review

The Chancellor avoided cuts and boosted 16-18 funding – a rare relief for colleges. But with adult skills, apprenticeships,…

Jessica Hill
David Hughes
Adult education

Spending review marks yet another failure for adult skills

Despite cross-government recognition of adult skills being vital for growth, Rachel Reeves has not delivered the investment needed to…

Jessica Hill
Sue Pember
Apprenticeships

Locked out at level 7: Apprentices face an unexpected glass ceiling

Upskilling shouldn’t expire at 22: Apprentices deserve to reach their full potential

Jessica Hill
Alexia Williams
FE research

Annus mirabilis for FE research…our sector is finding its voice

The FE sector has long been seen as the poor relation in education research but with new initiatives, publications…

Jessica Hill
Dr Andrew Morris and Joyce Chen
Colleges

We must multiply the number of over-16s progressing with maths

Finishing with maths after getting a GCSE is a waste for individuals and the country

Jessica Hill
Sarah Waite


misogyny

We must do more than watch a TV drama to stop abuse on web

Putting restrictions on internet content to protect young people is a better idea than the PM’s suggestion to watch…

Jessica Hill
Polly Harrow
Skills reform

Our survey says… all employers want more control over training

Employers are desperate for flexibility over programme content and structure, so a one-size-fits-all approach is unworkable

Jessica Hill
Brenda McLeish
Prison education

Early prisoner release incentive could fix broken prison education

David Gauke’s plan to reward prisoners with early release for engaging in education is bold – but we must…

Jessica Hill
Natasha Porter
The Staffroom – opinion

Reversing the FE staffing crisis: How we built a teacher pipeline

Attracting tradespeople to teaching and easing them in gently with staged inductions and technological help has helped us fill…

Jessica Hill
Karen Anderton
Attendance

Look closely at the data and you’ll see hope for FE attendance

Figures show an improving national picture, and on a college level can be used to head off problems before…

Jessica Hill
Mark Trinick
Opinion

No podium without pipeline: Formula 1 offers unlikely blueprint to tackle skills divide

Alice Gardner distils lessons from F1’s proactive education partnerships for the rest of the skills sector

Shane Chowen
Alice Gardner