Opinion

Colleges won’t see the wood for the trees without big data

With Ofsted focusing on curriculum intent, implementation and impact, colleges must be able to show they are truly responsive…

JL Dutaut
JOHN GRAY
Opinion

Colleges may need to ignore DfE bribes to avoid unethical T-level enrolments

Colleges selected for T-level delivery from September 2020 have been showered with financial incentives – some might even call…

Billy Camden
Nick Linford
Opinion

Towards a human-centred digital future for colleges

It’s time to stop thinking of a technological revolution and start planning for the technological transition, says Paul Feldman…

JL Dutaut
PAUL FELDMAN
Opinion

Don’t blame providers for the levy’s unintended consequences

Apprenticeships may have cleared one storm, but new clouds are already gathering on the horizon. Simon Ashworth charts the…

Nick Linford
SIMON ASHWORTH
Opinion

What to expect under the new framework when an inspectors calls

Ofsted’s new-style inspections have been much publicised, but some AELP members have been surprised by the new format. Simon…

JL Dutaut
SIMON ASHWORTH
Opinion

It’s time to give back to the 300,000 young adult carers in this country

Each year more than two million adults and young people at college develop the knowledge and skills they need…

JL Dutaut
FIONA ALDRIDGE


Opinion

Ministers should remove the high-vis and get to work on apprentice stereotypes

If Gavin Williamson seriously wants the UK to match the technical and vocational education opportunities offered by Germany by…

JL Dutaut
NIAMH MULHALL
Opinion

Let’s work together to agree where the inappropriate spending line is drawn

Since FE Week successfully fought to reveal the £150,000 expenses by the principal at Highbury College, the sector reaction…

Fraser Whieldon
Nick Linford
Opinion

Can Gavin Williamson avoid falling into the ongoing NEET trap?

Looking to the national future is a nightmare at the best of times for politicians, let alone in this…

JL Dutaut
SAMANTHA WINDETT
Opinion

Mind the gap. Williamson should look at education in the round

The FE sector will be pleased to have a champion in the new secretary of state, writes Ruth Gilbert,…

JL Dutaut
RUTH GILBERT
Opinion

FE and AP: A match made in heaven

An FE-led trust has benefited her alternative and special provision schools, says Jo Southby. They have contributed great things…

JL Dutaut
JO SOUTHBY
Opinion

Agnew’s appointment shows colleges are now being taken seriously

The Department for Education has appointed Lord Agnew to take responsibility for the FE Commissioner and college financial oversight…

JL Dutaut
KIRSTI LORD