Young people

A comprehensive model for post-16 vocational qualifications

Contrary to some suggestions, learners and the economy will be better served by broadening choice rather than restricting it

JL Dutaut
Freya Thomas Monk
Politics

The King’s Speech: Much to celebrate but something is missing

Failure to announce a pause and review of level 3 reform is a cause for concern. Doing so is…

JL Dutaut
Paul Eeles
Young people

Why Gordon Brown is wrong to go against Labour’s T Level promise

Labour’s commitment to pause and review the defunding of T Level alternatives is right – not least because of…

JL Dutaut
Alice Barnard
Opinion

Positive trends hide serious 16-19 challenges for the new government

EPI’s new report reveals concerning trends below a broadly positive headline. But are the new government’s proposals equal to…

JL Dutaut
Sam Tuckett
Politics

Labour must seize the opportunity to revitalise creative FE

As policymakers across the UK adjust to the new political landscape following the general election, there is a desire…

JL Dutaut
Heather Carey and Lesley Giles
Politics, Young people

Labour must keep choice at the heart of post-16 pathways

Having a choice of technical education options, including T Levels, is the best way to create a system that…

Shane Chowen
Laura-Jane Rawlings


Young people

Nobody benefits from endlessly delaying level 3 reform

A ‘pause and review’ can’t be an excuse to change direction again. Here are four ways to make sure…

JL Dutaut
James Scott
Politics

How to reform qualifications without breaking the bank

A Labour government short of cash would do well to reconsider ministers’ and officials’ default settings on reform

JL Dutaut
Reza Schwitzer
Young people

Labour’s early efforts to tackle youth unemployment are encouraging

The new government’s first steps on tackling youth unemployment point to a new era for supported services

JL Dutaut
Laura-Jane Rawlings
Colleges

How football helps our college build community beyond the pitch

Learners of all ages benefit from our partnerships with our local club – and everyone can see it

JL Dutaut
Kelly Sooben
The Staffroom – opinion

The Staffroom: As the holidays approach, beware of The Slump

It’s an all-too-common experience for teachers as a break begins – but here are some ways to manage it…

JL Dutaut
David Murray
Young people

A new government must recognise the many benefits of college-based 14-16 provision

The educational and economic case for tapping into colleges as a resource for 14-16 provision is strong and growing

JL Dutaut
Gemma Simmons-Blench