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,…

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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…

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FE Week Reporter
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,…

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FE Week Reporter
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…

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FE Week Reporter
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…

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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,…

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FE Week Reporter


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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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FE Week Reporter
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,…

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