Opinion

Solving the productivity puzzle: what can we learn from Russia?

The WorldSkills competition has been a springboard for some countries to reform and develop their skills training, writes Dr…

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DR NEIL BENTLEY-GOCKMANN OBE
Opinion

Insolvency could have been avoided had the ESFA spotted Hadlow College’s crippling loans in 2017

This week the government published the FE Commissioner’s Hadlow College findings and recommendations, based on four visits in February….

Fraser Whieldon
Nick Linford
Opinion

My main priority is the students in Hadlow college insolvency

The application for educational administration by Hadlow College is a watershed moment for FE. It will be the first time…

Jessica Fino
Tom Tugendhat
Opinion

Facing up to the challenges of the reformed functional skills

The new qualifications will be ready for teaching from September 1. Some aspects have stayed the same, but you…

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IAN SUGARMAN
Opinion

Too many prisoners may still fall through the education net

The Coates review recommended wide-ranging changes to prison education. So how are things progressing? Not as quickly as they…

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FRANCESCA COONEY
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What to expect as the T-level Transition prepares for take-off

In terms of ensuring a pipeline for T-levels and enabling more young people to access level 3 study, the…

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CATHERINE SEZEN


Opinion

Why #LoveourColleges should be redundant

The second celebratory seven-day #LoveourColleges, held this week, has been about showing the impact of further education and underlining…

Jessica Fino
Dr Julie Mills
Opinion

Hadlow College scandal and government response is an FE watershed moment

FE Week’s story of Hadlow College being the first to be taken through a new education insolvency regime is…

Fraser Whieldon
Nick Linford
Opinion

How colleges can encourage more students to be active

A large scale survey published today reveals that most FE students are not meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines…

Billy Camden
Marcus Kingwell
Opinion

A culture of inclusion can drive more women into STEM apprenticeships

UK business needs to create a virtuous circle of positive change, says Ben Farmer, with successful women becoming inspirational…

Jessica Fino
BEN FARMER
Opinion

Why having a journalist on your board can be a risky business

You need more than stars in your eyes if you’re determined to have media glitterati on your board, cautions…

Billy Camden
Ruth Sparkes
Opinion

Five principles that should underpin quality assessment

It has never been more crucial that we ensure that we have the best regime possible to assess quality,…

Jessica Fino
Sir Gerry Berragan