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‘Traineeships’ is jargon: talk about careers advice

If we want to get our NEETs back into work, says Dr Fiona Aldridge, we need to speak more…

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FE must lead on the EdTech agenda

The opportunity for artificial intelligence-backed virtual reality to revolutionise technical and vocational education and training is upon us, says…

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No need to fully fund level two apprenticeships

The AELP wants the government to pay for all level two apprenticeships, but this is not the answer, argues…

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Milton in the middle

Sat at the front of a breakfast event, I was witness to a refreshing account from a skills minister…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
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How to fix degree apprenticeships

The degree apprenticeship programme needs greater clarity in quality and delivery standards, and diversification away from management degrees in order…

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Education is a market. But who’s buying and who’s selling?

We do not provide our young people with enough information – especially not in terms of money – on…

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It’s time to rebuild the AEB process

This year’s adult education budget has been a debacle, according to Mark Dawe, who wants the whole process substantially…

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Comparable outcomes explained for college leaders

The first few years of any new qualification are carefully monitored, so your GCSE students haven’t been hurt, says…

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How to embed Prevent in college life

It’s not enough just to do the bare minimum, argues Sam Parrett, who believes colleges have a true duty…

Sam Parrett
Sam Parrett
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Institutes of Technology freighted with unrealistic ambitions

We’ve had a bit of clarity on the new IoTs, but Mick Fletcher doesn’t want to pop any corks…

Mick Fletcher
Mick Fletcher
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National Education Service proposal is flawed

Labour’s proposed new National Education Service could impoverish colleges and disadvantage learners, claims Professor Bill Wardle Jeremy Corbyn’s speech…

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The questions-without-answers pile up

Since June, when Anne Milton took on the brief of skills minister, we’ve had all our interview requests either…

Billy Camden
Billy Camden