Opinion What should FE expect in the coming years? With the budget announcements tomorrow coinciding with the half way point for this Government, Steve Besley, Head of Policy at Pearson,… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion The state of play is not always clear Ofsted’s annual report may make uncomfortable reading for colleges, but counterbalance and context are needed, says Joy Mercer Ofsted’s… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion A period of reflection is now needed Apprenticeships, apprenticeships, apprenticeships — after three inquiries, incorporating a host of government recommendations, it’s time to take a breather,… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Independent assessment is key Ann Watson on why EAL backs the Richard Review’s proposal to use tax breaks to encourage employers to take… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Ofsted’s clear message for FE Strong leadership at every level is critical if England wants to have a world-class education and skills system, says… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Nowt right with rote English and maths may well be key to learning, but let’s not forget the practical skills of time management,… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Establishing a guild for the FE sector Agreeing to chair a group setting up yet another representative body for FE is probably a career-limiting move unless… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion One size does not fit all A watchful eye on quality becomes more important as FE colleges increasingly deliver higher education, says Dr Stephen Jackson… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Should we look forward to ‘co-opetition’? Sixth-form colleges must not rest on the laurels of past successes, says Mark Bramwell. First up, let’s tackle the… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Critical skills for the 21st century Colleges should be leading the way to creating entrepreneurial communities, say Andy Pellant and Lynne Sedgmore Entrepreneurship is a… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Apprenticeships: hats off to the stubborn geeks If you relied on mainstream press and broadcasting media, you’d be forgiven for thinking that apprenticeships were something from… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Opinion Action needed for workforce skills goals Eleven months down the line and plenty to be done on apprenticeships, says the chair of the BIS Committee,… FE Week Reporter 12y FE Week Reporter 12y Newer 1 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 232 Older