Opinion Access to Apprenticeships: People with disabilites need a better deal Only diverse, flexible and highly skilled workforces will help businesses to overcome economic and political challenges, says Laura Burley…. Expert Contributor 7y LAURA BURLEY 7y Opinion Lord Agnew: I will not hesitate to step in on college spending Education minister Lord Agnew has in recent weeks had his brief widened beyond schools to include financial oversight of… Billy Camden 7y LORD AGNEW 7y 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 7y LEN TILDSLEY 7y 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 7y Paul Eeles 7y 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 7y BART SHAW 7y 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 7y JOHN COPE 7y 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 7y ROD BRISTOW 7y 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 7y Nick Linford 7y 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 7y Matt Atkinson 7y 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 7y ANNA AMBROSE 7y 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 7y DR SAM PARRETT OBE 7y 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 7y RICHARD ATKINS CBE 7y Newer 1 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 262 Older