Opinion Local Enterprise Partnerships: the future or not? Part 1 The Autumn Statement proposals for skills policies and strategies may turn out to be less benign than they appear,… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Assessing the risks of colleges recruiting 14-15 year olds Shadow education minister Karen Buck took some flak at the AoC annual conference for suggesting colleges may not be… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Supporting employer incentives There is much to welcome in the Richard Review (although paper exams should stay and employers should not design… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Let’s value technical education The CBI welcomes the Richard Review on apprenticeships, says Neil Carberry. But any shift to a new system will… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y 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 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Newer 1 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 247 Older