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 6y LEN TILDSLEY 6y News, Opinion Sponsored 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… FE Week Reporter 6y Paul Eeles 6y 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… Expert Contributor 6y BART SHAW 6y 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… Expert Contributor 6y JOHN COPE 6y 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… Expert Contributor 6y ROD BRISTOW 6y 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 6y Nick Linford 6y 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… Expert Contributor 6y Matt Atkinson 6y 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… Expert Contributor 6y ANNA AMBROSE 6y Opinion “What if FE had a transfer window?” asks Dr Sam Parrett. Could the football transfer process work in the regulated world of FE? It’s worth a try, says Sam Parrett… Sam Parrett 6y DR SAM PARRETT OBE 6y Opinion Investing sustainably is everyone’s responsibility The government’s announcement of extra funding for FE is welcome, but the sector must ensure it is invested sustainably,… Expert Contributor 6y RICHARD ATKINS CBE 6y Opinion, Sponsored post Sponsored SPONSORED: How many lives can we change together? Supporting adults to access lifelong learning We understand that choosing the right qualifications to meet the needs of your adult cohort is key to supporting… Billy Camden 6y Cindy Rampersaud 6y Opinion It’s time for FE to stop playing second fiddle The FE and skills sector has for too long existed in the shadow of higher education, says Gavin Williamson,… Expert Contributor 6y GAVIN WILLIAMSON 6y Newer 1 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 236 Older