Higher education Walking the freedom of speech tightrope without falling over Freedom of speech has been a major issue for FE colleges lately, and now those that are also providers… Jessica Hill 5mo Trish D’Souza 5mo English and maths, Results 2025 GCSE results expose a broken system, but adults prove what’s possible For too many, compulsory GCSE resits are a treadmill to nowhere. Without proper investment in alternative pathways, the government’s… Jessica Hill 6mo Dipa Ganguli 6mo 16-19, English and maths When is a pass not a pass? When the system says so Our obsession with the grade 4 ‘good pass’ is blinding us to the achievements of those hitting grades 1–3,… Jessica Hill 6mo Sarah Ledger and Elmina Ferguson 6mo 16-19, English and maths When kindness takes a seat in the exam hall In FE, we spend months preparing students for exam content but rarely for the storm of emotions that arrives… Jessica Hill 6mo Masha Apostolidu 6mo Adult education Adult learning can help rebuild community and resist hate Far-right narratives thrive in disconnected communities. Adult learning providers like the WEA show how education can foster belonging, empathy… Jessica Hill 6mo Anki Deo 6mo Apprenticeships Apprenticeship changes are a moment to refine, not rewind Reform can feel unsettling, but DfE’s apprenticeship assessment changes aren’t something to fear. They’re something to shape. Jessica Hill 6mo Katie Orr 6mo T Levels Forget the gloom, T Levels are turning a corner Breaking the 90 per cent pass rate barrier, the falling drop-out rate and some excellent destinations are proving the… Jessica Hill 6mo Kate Ambrosi 6mo AI AI is game-changing when it’s human, ethical and equitable AI will be used in harmful ways if leadership teams don’t immerse themselves in understanding its risks and opportunities Jessica Hill 6mo Anthony Painter 6mo T Levels We still need to tackle the high T Level dropout rate Rising retention rates are welcome but with one in four T level students still quitting early, this flagship qualification… Jessica Hill 6mo Robbie Maris 6mo Skills reform Skills England’s right about the shortages, but who will pay? Skills England’s latest report maps UK skills gaps but without funding and action, its recommendations risk gathering dust says… Jessica Hill 6mo Heather Akehurst 6mo neurodivergence The rulebook I never got: A neurodivergent teacher’s journey from masking to belonging Always called “quirky” but never understood, I spent years performing ‘normal’ – then FE teaching gave me the space… Jessica Hill 6mo Ayten Nevzat 6mo Skills reform Providing our future workforce with the skills to succeed Data-led insights from employers give us a clearer picture on routes to great jobs in priority sectors, writes Skills… Shane Chowen 6mo Phil Smith 6mo Newer 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 257 Older
