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Training providers are facing uncertain times

Small training providers like the Friends Centre in Brighton are struggling under the current AEB uncertainty, writes Helen Osborne…

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The apprentice voice improves quality

It is apprentices who will pay the price for bad decision making – so involve us, says Poppy Wolfarth…

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How we achieved Ofsted outstanding for 14-16

Ofsted recently lauded the Grimsby Institute Group’s outcomes for 14- to 16-year-old learners as ‘outstanding’. Paul Thundercliffe, headteacher of…

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It’s time for the devolved authorities to lead on skills

Central government agencies have failed to produce a successful skills policy – now it’s time for the devolved authorities…

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Opinion

Quick-fix approach to SEND is poor strategy

There has been a marked increase in refusals to assess young people for education, health and care plans. Fixing…

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Decisiveness and clarity needed on T-Levels

As reported last week, the new Skills Minister Anne Milton is seen as a fixer, brought in to sort…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden


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How to get more women into FE leadership

Getting more women into leadership positions is a multifaceted challenge, but there are some practical steps leaders in FE…

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What providers need to know about health and care apprenticeships

Demand for health and care apprenticeships is set to soar, yet providers seem unprepared to grasp these business opportunities,…

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Let’s get FE and schools talking more

FE and schools rubbed shoulders at this year’s festivals of education and skills – wouldn’t it be interesting to…

Graham Taylor
Graham Taylor
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DfE U-turn on hiding controversial apprenticeship data ‘welcomed’

The DfE’s rethink on publishing the revised provider achievement rate data for 2014/15 is a welcome change of heart…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Opinion

What’s the best way to measure board effectiveness?

Dr Sue, director of policy and external relations at Holex, answers your questions, backed by her experience as principal…

Sue Pember
Sue Pember
Opinion

Investing in skills: a Keynesian approach for the 21st century

Neil Carmichael told our sister paper FE Week that before he lost his seat in Parliament, his next plan…

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