Research

Practitioner research isn’t enough. FE must embrace a research ethos

FE has come a long way in embracing research but leaders should be doing more to attract attention and…

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Andrew Morris
Opinion

These little-known providers could drive apprenticeships success

Most of the sector seems unaware of Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agencies – and yet the model might be just what…

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Kieren Buxton
AI

How new technology is supporting our November resits

Getting students ready for November resits is challenging and time-pressured, but the right tech can help maximise time in…

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Laura Rawson
Numeracy

New trials will build the evidence base to improve adult numeracy

Five new DfE-funded trials promise to develop a clearer sense of what works in improving adult numeracy – and…

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Venessa Sixbery
The Staffroom – opinion

How we’re putting research at the heart of staff training and development

Our approach is not only improving teachers’ professional curiosity but growing the evidence base for what works in our…

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Catherine Gray
Skills reform

FE reform is a surer way to a healthier nation and fewer sick notes

The sport and fitness sector could be instrumental in delivering better health outcomes for the nation with more flexible…

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Jenny Patrickson


Apprenticeships

When it comes to apprenticeships, this government can bring receipts

I got from the shop floor to the floor of the house of commons and our reforms will ensure…

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Luke Hall
Policy

Young people’s voices ought to be heard in education reform

Policy makers should make it their business to routinely seek the views of students when consulting on education reforms

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Simon Connell
Assessment

Why we’re developing micro-credentials – and you should too

These super-short, modularised courses are an evolutionary step in our response to changing sector needs

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Louise Wolsey and Mark O’Reilly
Policy

Is the ABS what the British public want next for education reform?

New polling reveals voters have more appetite for fundamental 16-19 reform than political parties are catering for

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Alice Barnard
The Staffroom – opinion

We have to practise what we preach about sustainability

Influencing young people to make greener choices is as much about show as it is about tell

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Emma Harvey
Assessment

We must embrace an assessment system that goes beyond grades

Our new report reveals the NCFE’s Assessment Innovation Fund is helping to create a strong evidence base for much-needed…

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Philip Le Feuvre