GCSE resits It’s time for a resits rethink By rethinking how we approach English and maths resits, we can break the cycle of repeated failure Jessica Hill 4mo Freya Thomas Monk 4mo end-point assessment Give stakeholders a voice in end-point assessment reforms The DfE’s new end-point assessment principles provide an opportunity for improvement – if there’s commitment to a collective approach Jessica Hill 4mo Kelle McQuade and Steve Smith 4mo Apprenticeships Apprenticeships reform could weaken social mobility impact Apprenticeships are often hailed as a vehicle for social mobility, but the reality is more complex Jessica Hill 4mo Alun Francis 4mo Construction There’s no simple answer to trainer shortages, so don’t seek one We’re exploring new pathways to tackle the construction industry’s trainer and assessor shortage but there’s no easy fix Jessica Hill 4mo Wendy Osborn 4mo The Staffroom – opinion Why BCoT made classrooms phone-free by default We’re tackling digital distraction by making mobile phones ‘no by default’ Jessica Hill 4mo Scott Hayden 4mo Mental Health FE failing to keep pace with teen mental health implosion The college sector has lagged schools in the rollout of mental health support teams and is set to miss… Jessica Hill 4mo Ellie Whitlock 4mo The Uncivil Servant Cutting demand is inept solution to not meeting functional skills tutor supply Swinging the axe on the skills requirement for adult apprentices sells learners short, revealing a policy ineptitude and contempt… Jessica Hill 4mo Andrew Otty 4mo AI AI and data security – let’s worry about the right things Instead of fixating on training data risks, we should focus on broader security concerns Jessica Hill 4mo Michael Webb 4mo Apprenticeships No more shocks please DfE over apprenticeship achievement rates A shock demand from the ESFA meant some providers had to close programmes last year – the FIN wants… Jessica Hill 4mo Kerry Boffey 4mo SEND Collaboration was our way of solving a local SEND crisis Organisations have their own targets to hit, but pooling resources between our LA and trust boosted delivery Jessica Hill 4mo Abrilli Phillip and Dr Sam Parrett CBE 4mo Colleges Week Let’s build a brighter future for adults this Colleges Week As Colleges Week 2025 unfolds, let’s spotlight the often overlooked yet vital role adult education plays in achieving many… Jessica Hill 4mo Dipa Ganguli OBE 4mo Students Students need protection from the wealth of misinformation The popularity of social media ‘finfluencers’ with dubious credentials should be tackled head-on by colleges Jessica Hill 4mo Sarah Porretta 4mo Newer 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 238 Older
