Opinion How does Ofsted know whether work experience is high quality? The post-16 skills plan heralds a major change to work experience in the current system. The government wants college-based… Graham Taylor 8y Graham Taylor 8y Opinion SFA apprenticeship contract creates risks for employers The new apprenticeship programme was designed to put employers in the driving seat, but the contract the SFA will… Smita Jamdar 8y Smita Jamdar 8y Opinion End adult learner debt for cancelled courses Learners should not be left to pay for a ladder they cannot climb. The government needs to take responsibility… Alix Robertson 8y Alix Robertson 8y Opinion We need a proper framework for apprenticeships With just weeks to go before the apprenticeship levy and the apprenticeship standards come on line, we are in… Graham Hasting-Evans 8y Graham Hasting-Evans 8y Opinion Our new college principal is alienating staff. What should we do? Once a month, Dr Sue, Holex’s director of policy and external relations, answers your questions, backed by the experience… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion It’s time for a national adult learning strategy Compulsory under 19 education alone cannot address the UK’s growing skills shortages; we must take the opportunity to work… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion How we reversed our college’s deficit budget Garry Phillips describes how his college pulled itself back from financial difficulty and an Ofsted ‘inadequate’ rating, following an… Expert Contributor 8y Expert Contributor 8y Opinion How will the NHS spend its apprenticeship levy? The NHS will build strong partnerships with colleges and training providers, as long as they are honest about their… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion Leave ESOL to the experts We are morally compelled as a nation to do our absolute best to help immigrants who struggle with speaking… Paul Offord 9y Paul Offord 9y Opinion Institute for Apprenticeships silent on learning difficulties and disabilities The Institute for Apprenticeships has been silent on learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, and that’s simply not good… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion Training provision must adapt to demand The skills sector needs an effective market strategy that drives employer investment and supports providers to deliver high quality… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion Technical Education Panels: Why pay for advice that is already free? For two years, employers have been working hard on the new technical education panels – the government’s offer to… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Newer 1 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 241 Older
