Opinion IPPR’s proposals are not in the public interest The latest report from the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) recommends abolishing level two apprenticeships for all 16-… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Should colleges require level 4s or 5s of the new GCSEs for A Level entry? Dr Sue answers your questions on Board Composition, Having an impact & New A-level entry grades. Question One: Board… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Apprenticeships aren’t the only answer A system of any extreme is unlikely to deliver the right outcomes for individuals, employers or the economy, says… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Apprenticeship figures: Are colleges skipping lunch? There’s nothing wrong with colleges not providing apprenticeships, unless it threatens their future viability, says Ben Verinder Recent figures… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Congratulations to Exeter College for topping our new FE league table Exeter College has come out top – with a perfect 16 out of 16 score – in the inaugural… Nick Linford 8y Nick Linford 8y Opinion Insolvency regime will make sector financially sustainable The insolvency regime proposed in the new bill will make sure colleges are delivering as a productive businesses as… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion We have a once-in-a generation chance to reform FE Reforms will inevitably cause upheaval, but the problems with our current system are too pressing to ignore, says Lord… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Government is overseeing the managed decline of further education Rather than creating a regime that makes it easier for colleges to become insolvent, government should be investing more… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Prison learning needs more staff to succeed While prison reform is to be welcomed, simply dealing with the staff shortages would solve many of the barriers… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Is there a silver bullet for 14-16 recruitment? Schools may see 14-16 recruitment as a threat, but there is a way to make it work, says Alison… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Area reviews have lost their true purpose The link between area reviews and their original aim – of matching skills to labour market need – has… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion Dear minister, it’s time to come clean on apprenticeships cuts With the government attempting to hide or downplay the scale of their funding cuts, there is a huge gulf… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Newer 1 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 232 Older