Opinion

Government must work harder to protect the apprenticeship brand

The NAO report reemphasises the criticisms we have made for many months over the Government’s handling of Adult Apprenticeships….

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

We must protect FE for international students

There has been much debate and comment here and elsewhere about the damaging introduction of fees for FE students…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

My commitment to ensure apprentices receive high quality training

There has been much comment in these pages over recent months about the quality of Apprenticeships. Understandably perhaps, you…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Here’s a little bit of advice and guidance

With rising youth unemployment, continuing recession, a bewildering range of career pathways and the introduction of FE loans there…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
Opinion

Who will foot the bill for health and care training?

The UK faces unprecedented demands for expert health and social care workers in every area from childcare to support…

FE Week Reporter
FE Week Reporter
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