Opinion

Beating Germany needs more than quick fixes

The Secretary of State’s Conservative Party conference speech unveiled an ambition to overtake Germany by 2029 in the technical…

JL Dutaut
PROFESSOR EWART KEEP
Opinion

Administration. The new normal for struggling colleges?

After a new report has revealed that government-backed mergers haven’t been a silver bullet for colleges in financial distress,…

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MARTIN VINCENT
Opinion

Access to Apprenticeships: People with disabilites need a better deal

Only diverse, flexible and highly skilled workforces will help businesses to overcome economic and political challenges, says Laura Burley….

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LAURA BURLEY
Opinion

Lord Agnew: I will not hesitate to step in on college spending

Education minister Lord Agnew has in recent weeks had his brief widened beyond schools to include financial oversight of…

Billy Camden
LORD AGNEW
Opinion

High expectations are key to student retention

Ofsted was right to chastise us for poor student retention, says Len Tildsley, but our learning journey since shows…

JL Dutaut
LEN TILDSLEY
News, Opinion

Sponsored: Qualifications face the biggest shake up in a generation – time to have your say

Talk to anyone in the awarding industry and they will tell you that the only constant is change. The…

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Paul Eeles


Opinion

Parents are key to unlocking HE potential

Parents are the most important influencers when a student decides about higher education, says Bart Shaw. It’s time to…

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BART SHAW
Opinion

The government must take steps to reform the apprenticeship levy

Government policy on apprenticeships is not working as intended, says John Cope. What’s needed is further (and urgent) reform…

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JOHN COPE
Opinion

Rethinking education in the era of the talent economy

A learner-driven revolution in education is unfolding around the world, says Rod Bristow, as Pearson launches its inaugural Global…

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ROD BRISTOW
Opinion

Stella brings shame on the college sector we all love

On Friday Highbury College, to avoid being in contempt of court and having to pay a fine, finally emailed…

Simon Kay
Nick Linford
Opinion

Why educational excellence should be an end in itself.

Grappling with new political strategies takes precious time and resources, so we should stay focused on the quest for…

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Matt Atkinson
Opinion

Practical collaboration must be the way forward for apprenticeships

Apprenticeship schemes should be at the heart of social, educational and economic policy The apprenticeship system in its current…

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ANNA AMBROSE