Opinion We’re going on a bear hunt The government’s programme of post-16 area reviews has been likened to Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theory on survival of the… Nick Linford 10y Nick Linford 10y Opinion Short-changing individuals and the public purse Ofsted recently published a thematic report on how FE is preparing young people with high needs for adult life…. Kathryn Rudd 10y Kathryn Rudd 10y Opinion Core problem with transparency The SFA’s refusal to publish or share a list of over 400 level two and three qualifications, which for… Nick Linford 10y Nick Linford 10y Opinion Dear Dr Sue (Edition 168) On the third Monday of every month Dr Sue, Holex director of policy and external relations, answers your questions,… Sue Pember 10y Sue Pember 10y Opinion Disadvantaged young people can be successful with the right support Steve Woolcock, Barnardo’s head of employment training and skills, talks about how best to support vulnerable young people into… Steve Woolcock 10y Steve Woolcock 10y Opinion Some welcome news It’s great news that the Skills Funding Agency has finally committed to funding in-year 16 to 18 apprenticeships. We… Nick Linford 10y Nick Linford 10y Opinion IfA can dig government out of apprenticeships hole The old adage when you’re in a hole first stop digging before you find a way out couldn’t be… Graham Hasting-Evans 10y Graham Hasting-Evans 10y Opinion Apprenticeships: Fundamental to Britain’s Future Shadow education secretary Lucy Powell explains why apprenticeships are vital for our country. Apprenticeships are fundamental to the future of… Expert Contributor 10y Expert Contributor 10y Opinion More focus needed on basic skills Harvey Young explains why, in his view, the Government is wrong to obsess over apprenticeships and should look to… Expert Contributor 10y Expert Contributor 10y Opinion Apprenticeships must work for young women too Huge numbers of women are now taking apprenticeships, but Dr Carole Easton explains why YWT thinks they are missing… Expert Contributor 10y Expert Contributor 10y Opinion Reaping the long-term benefits Stephanie Palmer advises employers on the best ways to mentor apprentices to become long-term assets to a company. After… Expert Contributor 10y Expert Contributor 10y Opinion Sending out the right messages Ruth Sparkes advises providers on how best to promote their apprenticeships programmes. We have, in our marketing armoury, lots… Ruth Sparkes 10y Ruth Sparkes 10y Newer 1 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 254 Older