Opinion Lord Baker scored a victory for FE Lord Baker deserves a big pat on the back for his victory in the House of Lords this week…. Billy Camden 9y Billy Camden 9y Opinion Changes to justice system will affect those working in FE colleges Recent policy changes to keep more young offenders out of custody will affect those working at FE colleges, says… Expert Contributor 9y Expert Contributor 9y Opinion Don’t judge UTCs by school standards UTCs perform a valuable function – don’t write off the whole enterprise based on misleading statistical comparisons with schools,… Nick Crew 9y Nick Crew 9y 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 9y Graham Taylor 9y 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 9y Smita Jamdar 9y 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 9y Alix Robertson 9y 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 9y Graham Hasting-Evans 9y 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 9y Expert Contributor 9y 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 9y Expert Contributor 9y 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 9y Expert Contributor 9y 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 Newer 1 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 253 Older
