Students
The popularity of social media ‘finfluencers’ with dubious credentials should be tackled head-on by colleges
Sarah Porretta
16-19, English and maths, The Staffroom – opinion
Numbers have been brought alive at Nescot with classroom dart boards and a visit by three Darts stars –…
Julie Kapsalis
Apprenticeships
England’s scrapping of mandatory functional skills for adults and a reduction in apprenticeship length where necessary shows a pragmatism…
Stuart McKenna
Apprenticeships
We’ve consulted with industry to develop apprenticeships that will help solve plumbing skills crisis
Kevin Wellman
Colleges
My EMA initiative helped disadvantaged students stay in education and was widely praised—until recent research questioned its long-term impact….
David Blunkett
Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships are bridging skills gaps in construction, but we need stronger industry collaboration and better mentorship in our…
Lorraine Fursland
Apprenticeships, English and maths
In truth, the value of numeracy and literacy has fallen now that you can learn practical skills from online…
Tim Leunig
AI
The world is moving to an era of AI automation, but this makes demand for uniquely human skills even…
Michael Webb
Apprenticeships
Exodus of skilled professionals is threatening the housing sector’s future. Apprenticeships offer a solution
Sara Roberts
Apprenticeships
The National Theatre’s apprenticeship training programme means vacancies are filled and young people get the break they need to…
Simon Stephens
Apprenticeships
Young people are aware of apprenticeships – but our research shows how better guidance at school boosts likelihood they’ll…
Oli de Botton
The Staffroom – opinion
The City of Liverpool College’s experience shows how levy reform will help SMEs and deliver green skills
Colin Salmon
