LSIPs

Getting LSIPs right. Why adjusting the current model could reap rewards for skills in England

Local skills and development plans are sorely needed but unlikely to be fully address our skills problems without important…

JL Dutaut
Ewart Keep
Equality and diversity

Supporting us must start with understanding who we are and what we need

Poor communication and lack of understanding are hampering colleges’ support of students from minoritised ethnic groups, writes Areeba Iftakhar

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Areeba Iftakhar
The Staffroom – opinion

Why every college should have a literacy lead

Staff have truly engaged with driving literacy up across the curriculum, says Danielle Long. Imagine what a national network…

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Danielle Long
Apprenticeship levy

The apprenticeship levy cannot sit in isolation of place-based need

We mustn’t lose sight of other employer incentives and the importance of strategic and local leadership amid clamour for…

JL Dutaut
David Phoenix
Inclusion

Pride is as pride does. LGBTQ+ communities need us to listen and act

If my own journey has taught me anything it is that we must keep listening and driving the Pride…

JL Dutaut
Dame Ann Limb
Apprenticeships

Germany beats England hands down on apprenticeships, so what can we learn?

The looming general election gives the sector a chance to take the lead in shaping the next stage of skills policy, writes Graham…

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Graham Hasting-Evans


Opinion

The NHS workforce plan is huge news for the FE sector

The NHS workforce plan is a fantastic opportunity for further education colleges and training providers to deliver even more…

Shane Chowen
Robert Halfon MP
Retention

We must collaborate to make retention a sector-wide priority

Colleges can’t compete on pay with industry or schools, writes Sam Parrett. We need to work together to retain…

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Dr Sam Parrett
Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships in pharma are on the up. Here’s how to make sure they stay that way

Apprenticeships are a powerful tool for bridging the skills gap in the pharmaceutical sector – essential if we are…

JL Dutaut
Andrew Croydon
Equality and diversity

Complaints about racism must be heard and acted upon

Too many students still feel calling racism out will only get them in trouble, writes Harinder Randhawa

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Harinder Randhawa
The Staffroom – opinion

How we’re rethinking teacher development for sustainability

Education for sustainability starts with how we train and develop our teachers, writes Charlie Simmans

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Charlie Simmans
Inclusion

Why colleges are well placed to lead education towards greater neuro-inclusion

The FE sector’s accessible curriculum is an excellent launchpad to showcase how neuroinclusive education can be, says Paul Eeles

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Paul Eeles