Opinion

Safeguarding at ‘heart’ of new common inspection framework

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued 22 improvement and prohibition notices to general FE colleges in the…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Wealthy universities must support struggling FE sector

Jonathan Simons, head of education at Policy Exchange, explains why a new report published by his think tank is…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

When is an apprentice not an apprentice?

Graham Hasting-Evans considers whether Lord Sugar’s quest for simply an ‘apprentice’ rather than, for example, a higher or intermediate…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

‘At least 100 hours of experience of the world of work by the age of 16’

Fresh from her appearance on the Edge annual lecture panel, Deirdre Hughes explains how a skills gap solution might…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Taking a closer look at the FE college sector’s ‘financial meltdown’

The Public Accounts Committee next week looks deeper into the FE college sector over fears it was heading for…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

The Indy Scene: Edition 150

Chancellor George Osborne’s decision to impose a levy on employers to fund apprenticeships is a positive move if carefully…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter


Opinion

Outline of a two-grade college leap to outstanding — with an ‘employment edge’

Judith Doyle inherited a grade three Ofsted-rated college in August 2013 and within eight months of her appointment inspectors…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Ten ways for colleges to forge a successful relationship with sub-contractors

The relationship between lead and sub-contractor may be one defined by tension for some, and tranquility for others. Matthew…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Catching the imagination of tomorrow’s teachers and learners

A host of new learning technology projects have been funded to the total tune of £750k. Rebecca Garrod-Waters explains…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Memories of a ‘welcoming’ Umpqua Community College shattered by gun death tragedy

When news broke last week that nine people had been killed by a gunman at Umpqua Community College, in…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Has Gazelle changed its spots?

Gazelle has responded to long-running criticism that its £35k membership fee, along with other costs, could not be justified…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Taking Treasury’s lead

On September 29, Jeremy Corbyn delivered his first speech as the Leader of the Labour Party in Brighton. Although…

Nick Linford
Nick Linford