Opinion The four new key judgments of our inspection framework Dr Chris Jones sets out the focus of the watchdog’s new framework, which will be in place from September… Billy Camden 7y Chris Jones 7y Opinion Procured funding is unfair to independent training providers Ian Ross explains why he has asked the education select committee to launch an inquiry into adult education budget… Billy Camden 7y Ian Ross 7y Opinion Should college governors be paid for what they do? The subject causes heated arguments, but surely the newly professionalised world of college governance would benefit from paying those… Billy Camden 7y Susan Pember 7y Opinion Traineeships – remember them? Well, they could be in for a welcome boost Something of a surprise this week from the Department for Education – a press release about traineeships in which… Jessica Fino 7y Nick Linford 7y Opinion On the job T-level placements: how we can avoid a high-vis failure If there are not enough willing employers capable of designing and delivering good-quality work placements, T-levels may prove to… Expert Contributor 7y PROFESSOR EWART KEEP 7y Opinion Making T-levels and A-levels the only options of choice – really? Don’t force young people to choose solely between A and T level, argues Bill Watkin. Instead, let’s understand that… Expert Contributor 7y BILL WATKINS 7y Opinion The FE sector needs to prepare for what parity with HE will actually involve Further education will need to contend with scrutiny from the Office for Students to access funding prescribed by the… Expert Contributor 7y MARTIN VINCENT 7y Opinion Banks’ power diminished with insolvency threats – but a short-term gain for long-term pain? Despite the lack of media attention, the government’s introduction of the college insolvency regime now being tested on Hadlow… Fraser Whieldon 7y Nick Linford 7y Opinion Communities pay the real price when an FE college shuts down Spectacular failures could be the cost for a more innovative FE sector, says Mick Fletcher. But is it a… Expert Contributor 7y MICK FLETCHER 7y Opinion Let’s develop a skills ecosystem, emphasising cooperation As we contemplate the future of the skills system, let’s think in terms of devolution and localisation, says Ewart… Expert Contributor 7y PROFESSOR EWART KEEP 7y Opinion What we can learn from the sad story of Hadlow College Many of the recommendations in the long-awaited report from Philip Augar should be implemented now to protect the future… Sam Parrett 7y SAM PARRETT 7y Opinion It is easy to conclude that the DfE are not serious about apprenticeship quality This week we report that the Department for Education will announce that the Office for Students, not Ofsted, will… Jessica Fino 7y Nick Linford 7y Newer 1 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 256 Older
