The Uncivil Servant

A poundshop approach to qualifications is a false economy

Calls to reform FSQs are not dissimilar to expecting top-of-the-range products from an online cheap shop, says Andrew Otty

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Andrew Otty
Maths

Event Horizon: A singular chance to shape post-16 maths for the future

Our new project aims to inform the government’s curriculum review to help close attainment gaps in post-16 maths -…

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Sarah Waite
Apprenticeship levy

Labour’s many missions hinge on youth opportunity

Apprenticeship levy reform must secure more opportunities for young people to deliver promises on growth, health, the environment and…

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Alice Gardner
Digital skills

Digital skills are as important as English and maths – and we must treat them accordingly

A new campaign aims to reset expectations around digital skills so that all can enjoy their benefits for life,…

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David Redden
Skills England

Skills England must embrace sports for a policy conversion

To tackle skills gaps and inequalities, no other sector reaches into every community like sports

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David Ellis
The Staffroom – opinion

Tackling the sexism and misogyny infiltrating our classrooms

Here’s how FE can combat sexism and encourage safe, inclusive learning environments amid pernicious online and offline misogyny

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Poppy Redfearn and Mel Kay


Apprenticeships

How PARS is putting apprenticeships on course for genuine recognition

Professional recognition for all apprentices represents a huge opportunity for skills

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Sarah Drew and Emily Rock
Apprenticeship levy

Building consensus will be crucial to the growth and skills levy’s success

Creating a clear sense of purpose will be an important first step in ensuring the reformed levy delivers the…

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Tim Smith
HTQs

HTQs are central to delivering a coherent tertiary system

A new initiative aims to support colleges to bridge the gap at the heart of the tertiary education system…

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Rod Bristow and Keith Smith
Apprenticeships

Why we must (and how we can) protect apprenticeships

New St Martin’s Group research shows a widening gap between apprenticeship interest and starts. Here’s how to boost supply…

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Emily Rock
skills

Government growth and skills policies should target career-changers

New NFER research shows a million jobs are at risk from new technologies and automation, and government should focus…

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Michael Scott
Prison education

How colleges can lead the way on truly inclusive workforce development

One of the most vulnerable groups of learners could also be one of our best untapped resources – if…

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Andy Vaccari