Opinion Why good governance is crucial for ITPs The AELP’s new code of governance is a chance for training providers big and small to think about how… Expert Contributor 7y NICHOLA HAY 7y Opinion A milestone month for the Institute for Apprenticeships! The publication of the 300th apprenticeship standard is a sign of real change with tangible outcomes, says Sir Gerry… Expert Contributor 7y SIR GERRY BERRAGAN 7y Opinion Are apprenticeship funding bands being set deliberately low? Are funding bands deliberately being set below cost to restrict the supply of some high-cost apprenticeship standards? Mandy Crawford-Lee… Expert Contributor 7y MANDY CRAWFORD-LEE 7y Opinion Let FE colleges deliver nursing apprenticeships! FE has vast expertise in delivering healthcare apprenticeships, but those trying to solve the nursing shortage fail to see… Expert Contributor 7y LAIRA PEARSON 7y Opinion The IfA want a reputation for honesty. Well, here’s mine… The Institute for Apprenticeships wants to develop “a reputation for providing honest, evidenced and high-quality leadership when developing opinion… Jude Burke 7y NICK LINFORD 7y Opinion If the 10% apprenticeship co-investment is removed, it should be done selectively The 10 per cent apprenticeship contribution rule for non-levied employers remains a lively issue. It is frequently cited by… Expert Contributor 7y SIMON MARTIN 7y Opinion If colleges are not careful, HE will muscle in on their territory The FE sector is already beleaguered, but market forces will soon see universities trying to carve themselves out a… Expert Contributor 7y EWART KEEP 7y Opinion Why we are planning to use a single licensing approach for T-Levels Choosing awarding organisations in open competition will not only give the new technical qualifications the greatest chance of success,… Expert Contributor 7y ANNE MILTON 7y Opinion Nursing apprenticeships are a good thing – here’s why Apprenticeships may not be a magic bullet, but neither are they the poisoned chalice the Royal College of Nursing… Expert Contributor 7y LUCY HUNTE 7y Opinion DfE should be concerned about rip-off subcontracting fees Just when you think the government is finally going to act to stop the practice of rip-off subcontracting fees,… Jude Burke 7y NICK LINFORD 7y Opinion When does Ofsted inspect a newly merged college? Merging with another college is certainly not a way to dodge a visit from Ofsted, explains Paul Joyce, in… Expert Contributor 7y PAUL JOYCE 7y Opinion If A-levels need multiple exam boards, why don’t T-levels? The system that makes A-levels so revered would work just as effectively for the new technical exams, argues Rod… Expert Contributor 7y ROD BRISTOW 7y Newer 1 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 247 Older