Opinion The Institute for Apprenticeships is a shambles The government’s handling of the Institute for Apprenticeships has descended into complete shambles. Even though it will be charged… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion The continuing QAR fiasco Colleges need to insist they are given the right data to make meaningful quality judgements about their own performance,… Graham Taylor 8y Graham Taylor 8y Opinion How we challenged an Ofsted report and won Sometimes it’s worth challenging an Ofsted report, says John Evans. One of the many dilemmas that principals must struggle… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion FE wasn’t overlooked in the new year’s honours FE was poorly represented in this year’s honours not because it was overlooked, but because the sector failed to… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Ofsted should be congratulated for admitting its mistake Ofsted should be congratulated for admitting that it got it wrong with the wording of important extracts of its… Paul Offord 8y Paul Offord 8y Opinion Are college governors personally liable if something goes wrong? Dr Sue answers your questions on all aspects of governance, from taking time off to liability. Question One:… Sue Pember 8y Sue Pember 8y Opinion Apprentice targets should cross administrative boundaries We are failing to meet apprenticeship targets in construction due to some ridiculous barriers that should simply be removed,… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion FE holds the key to 2017’s global skills challenges Building a world-class skills training system is entirely within our grasp if it is properly supported and prioritised, says… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Wellbeing applies to staff as well as students Improving staff wellbeing is not only vital to college success, it’s our moral duty as FE leaders, says Stuart… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion If DfE is listening it must act now Employers are telling a large and successful provider of 16-18 engineering apprentices they will switch to adults once the… Billy Camden 8y Billy Camden 8y Opinion 16-18 apprenticeships are set to plummet Unbelievably, the government may be about to chop away the first rung on the ladder with its new funding… Nick Linford 8y Nick Linford 8y Opinion My plans, priorities and resolutions for 2017 Writing exclusively in FE Week, Robert Halfon, the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, sets out his plans, priorities and resolutions… Nick Linford 8y Nick Linford 8y Newer 1 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 232 Older