Opinion

Nobody wants iron curtains

Shane Chowen explains why he thinks Lord Sainsbury’s review of technical and professional education should avoid old solutions to…

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Opinion

More focus please

Traineeships definitely need to be reviewed – as they’re still not really taking off with learners and aren’t serving…

Paul Offord
Paul Offord
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Go Team UK

Andrew Beel reflects on his happy memories of WorldSkills and provides some good advice for the latest national team…

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High hopes for the new taskforce

Clare Howard explains the best way to get those with learning disabilities into work. The Government’s manifesto pledge to…

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Fifteen stairways to heaven?

Graham Taylor explains why he is not a fan of government plans for new technical professional education (TPE) routes….

Graham Taylor
Graham Taylor
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Concerns over consistency and clarity

Joe Baldwin points out failings with new arrangements for SEND learners. While the Children and Families Act and the…

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Opinion

Serious money — serious questions

Nescot governors were not made aware of the contract to pay almost £200,000 to their principal’s husband for 18…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Trialling new teaching technology

Like most FE principals, Anthony Bravo has a keen interest in how technology can help improve teaching. He reflects…

Anthony Bravo
Anthony Bravo
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Getting prison learners ready for apprenticeships

Barbara McDonough reflects on changes she would like to see for the education and training of prisoners. In recent…

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Dear Dr Sue

On the third Monday of every month Dr Sue, Holex director of policy and external relations, answers your questions,…

Sue Pember
Sue Pember
Opinion

Out-of-area but not out-of-time

Those of us in FE with even short memories will remember that the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) was…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Academies: One size does not fit all

Steve Frampton leads a sixth form college which decided against applying for academy status following an area review. He…

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