Opinion It’s time to share the secret Former House of Commons Education Select Committee specialist Ben Nicholls is head of policy at London’s Newham College. He… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion FE is at risk of getting left behind in the digital dust With advancements in technology, FE has moved on, too – not that you’d be too aware of that if… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Staying on after school has a new meaning Thanks to the raising of the participation age, staying on after school no longer means sitting in class after… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion New funding reform ‘is a real nightmare’ A bill setting out exciting aspirations for people with special educational needs (SEN) could be stymied by funding reforms… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Rising to the challenges we all face Ofsted boss Sir Michael Wilshaw had some tough words for FE at a recent Education Select Committee hearing, and… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Getting up to date with exams modernisation The cost of exams is a major entry in the expenditure column of a college’s balance sheet, but, as… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Getting our priorities right After a lukewarm reception, the guild project seems to be picking up steam. As the consultation period begins and… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Repositioning FE as a vital alternative Big changes in the sector mean that FE is being challenged to meet new aspirations, but, says Lynne Sedgmore,… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Fighting for quality careers advice in schools A damning Education Select Committee report on the quality of careers guidance at schools, prompted FE Week editor Nick… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Government response ‘frustrates’ The government last week published its response to the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee report on apprenticeships. Committee… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion Caution on Baker’s bold education change call Lord Baker’s new book, 14-18: A New Vision for Education, sets out radical changes to the education system and… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Opinion It’s time for impartial advice for learners The Education Select Committee looked at the issue of careers guidance and produced a report that questioned the impartiality… FE Week Reporter 13y FE Week Reporter 13y Newer 1 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 249 Older
