Opinion

Outline of a two-grade college leap to outstanding — with an ‘employment edge’

Judith Doyle inherited a grade three Ofsted-rated college in August 2013 and within eight months of her appointment inspectors…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Ten ways for colleges to forge a successful relationship with sub-contractors

The relationship between lead and sub-contractor may be one defined by tension for some, and tranquility for others. Matthew…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Catching the imagination of tomorrow’s teachers and learners

A host of new learning technology projects have been funded to the total tune of £750k. Rebecca Garrod-Waters explains…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Memories of a ‘welcoming’ Umpqua Community College shattered by gun death tragedy

When news broke last week that nine people had been killed by a gunman at Umpqua Community College, in…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Has Gazelle changed its spots?

Gazelle has responded to long-running criticism that its £35k membership fee, along with other costs, could not be justified…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Taking Treasury’s lead

On September 29, Jeremy Corbyn delivered his first speech as the Leader of the Labour Party in Brighton. Although…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford


Opinion

Taking centre stage for FE research

Paul Grainger outlines the new University College London (UCL)/Institute of Education (IOE) Centre for Post-14 Education and Work, which…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Planning a new build and not aware of the impact of new CDM Regulations on FE?

Alexandra Reid explains how the new CDM regulations will impact FE building projects. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Construction skills sector prepared for two levies for the price of … two

Building sector firms have been paying into the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) levy for half a century, so might…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Degree apprenticeships – not just because they are ‘free’

With the apprenticeships title having undergone a government consultation aimed at protecting the brand, David Allison looks at what…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Sector viewing FE mission as increasingly impossible

Further education’s struggle for survival may not be quite on a par with Tom Cruise battling the Syndicate —…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

The principal’s office

There’s understandable angst in FE colleges about the area reviews. It’s an issue that’s been playing on my mind…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter