Opinion Editorial: Making the grade I was saddened but not surprised when the tenth inadequate Oftsed rating for an FE college was published. It… Paul Offord 9y Paul Offord 9y Opinion My Brexit fears for apprenticeships Shadow Skills Minister Gordon Marsden reflects on his fears for the future of apprenticeships if Britain pulls out of… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion Colleges are failing factories in the North Daniel Chamier, who runs a bag manufacturing firm, explains why he thinks local colleges are failing to train the… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion Changing perceptions on mental health Gareth Parry has depression, which hasn’t stopped him from rising to the top of his organisation. He explains here… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion No surprise over employer provider failures John Hyde explains why he thinks the government’s drive to encourage more employers to run their own training will… John Hyde 9y John Hyde 9y Opinion Bigger can be better Bexley College, Bromley College and Greenwich College are merging from August 1. Sam Parrett, who will lead the new… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion I agree with Mark The new chief executive at the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP), Mark Dawe, is keen to portray… Nick Linford 9y Nick Linford 9y Opinion The apprenticeship levy is a real opportunity for the whole FE sector David Allison discusses the effects of the apprenticeship levy on business agendas and the challenge employers face in finding… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion Staff needed to make prison education reform work The prison education reforms announced by Michael Gove are to be welcomed, says Nina Champion, but more investment is… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion After the levy: adapting to an employer-led landscape Andrew Cleaves looks ahead to a post-apprenticeship levy environment, where he says colleges will have to tailor their training… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y 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 9y Shane Chowen 9y 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 9y Paul Offord 9y Newer 1 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 238 Older