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… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion 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 8y Billy Camden 8y Opinion 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… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion 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,… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion 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 8y Graham Taylor 8y Opinion 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 8y Billy Camden 8y 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 8y Sue Pember 8y 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… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion National Achievement Rate Tables are not a reliable quality indicator Government should expect quality from the skills programmes it funds, but the National Achievement Rate Tables are not the… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Government banning major levy provider will send a strong message to the sector The ESFA should be applauded for taking swift and tough action against Talent Training. I expect this story and… Billy Camden 8y Billy Camden 8y Opinion FE deserves a seat at the Brexit table We still don’t know what Brexit will look like, but as FE has so much skin in the game,… Shane Chowen 8y Shane Chowen 8y Opinion Small sixth forms are no longer viable The highest standards can be found at large, specialist sixth-form centres, claims Bill Watkin This year has been an… Bill Watkin 8y Bill Watkin 8y Newer 1 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 239 Older