Opinion

The government and sector are ill-prepared for FE loans

William Hague’s recent exhortation for people to stop whinging and ‘work harder’ reminded me of a certain Conservative politician…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Matthew Coffey, National Director at Ofsted, responds to FE Week analysis

I read with interest the article in FE week on a sample of colleges from the 157 group and…

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Time is right for UK further education providers to locate in India

The time is right for UK-based educational establishments in the further education sector to consider locating in India. India’s…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Farewell, you won’t be forgotten

As I write these words, I’m hurtling through the countryside on a train heading back to Peterborough, having left…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Achieving excellence in teaching and learning

Recommendations in the latest report from the Commons education select committee offer an opportunity for a parallel, if not…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

The end for Britain’s ‘conveyor belt’ of skills

The Government’s announcement to lengthen the duration of apprenticeships will help to ensure better quality workers which is vital…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter


Opinion

Why Adult Learners’ Week matters now more than ever

The national awards ceremony for Adult Learners’ Week kicks off a week of similar events across the country this…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Exhausted? I can’t wait to get back to work

NUS’ National Conference is the biggest democratic meeting of students in the world. As such, it’s sort of got…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

College Inspections: Re-basing of Grades?

Some commentators are taking the view that, recently, Ofsted has focused too heavily on full time 16-18 programmes, and…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Best practice principles in student administration

After many years working with college information systems and the advances I’ve seen in technology, it still amazes me…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

What counts as being a successful college?

The 157 Group has been debating how it moves forward six years on from its inception. The sector context…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

FE should learn ‘employment truths’ from welfare-to-work

The relationship between further education, the world of work, and local economic development is at a crossroads. With over…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter