The Staffroom – opinion English and maths resits keep sucking the life out of students The real-world approach of vocational subjects allows learners to thrive – but English and maths sticks with a… Jessica Hill 2mo Luke Denny 2mo Young people Gulf between Leeds and Bradford proves need for place-based fixes As Leeds races ahead, young people in neighbouring Bradford have fewer opportunities. Will the DWP-led skills agenda dismantle the… Jessica Hill 2mo Chris Webb 2mo Skills reform Without real teeth, Skills England risks drifting off course It has a capable chair and a credible start. But unless ministers give it teeth, funding and genuine… Jessica Hill 2mo John Cope 2mo The Staffroom – opinion I’m squinting at the future but my vision remains out of focus We teachers need to admit we don’t know what upheaval AI will unleash – will the subjects that we… Jessica Hill 2mo David Murray 2mo Colleges Leader wellbeing is central to the success of our college students Technical CPD alone won’t sustain a workforce navigating funding pressures, safeguarding complexities and rising SEND. Colleges must rebuild leadership… Jessica Hill 2mo Dr Sam Parrett and Andy Wolfe 2mo Opinion Post-16 reforms could worsen the NEET problem, not solve it ITPs provide courses that work for students who have struggled in education – they must be protected in the… Jessica Hill 2mo Stuart Allen 2mo Colleges FE’s social impact risks being ignored if we don’t measure it From community outreach to economic renewal, FE’s contribution goes far beyond the classroom – but we need the data… Jessica Hill 2mo Dr Vikki Smith 2mo Apprenticeships Young people can’t choose the pathways they can’t see Despite the efforts of the Baker Clause, apprenticeships remain a mystery to students, parents and society in general. A… Jessica Hill 2mo Dale Walker 2mo Skills reform For Skills England to succeed, the sector must lead Skills England is already on borrowed time, because no quango survives the churn of Westminster. If the sector wants… Jessica Hill 2mo Mark Dawe 2mo Colleges To lead on inclusion, FE needs more neurodiverse thinkers at its top tables If the sector wants innovation, empathy and resilience, it must open the door to the leaders who think differently Jessica Hill 2mo Imran Mir 2mo Careers We’re training brilliant digital talent only for employers to overlook them While ITPs race ahead on AI, skills and retraining, hiring practices remain stuck in the past Jessica Hill 2mo Ben Cheema 2mo Colleges A volunteer-led approach could break the resit failure cycle The new 100-hour rule for English and maths may increase teaching time, but without personalised support, it won’t shift… Jessica Hill 2mo Tim Dalton 2mo Newer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 259 Older
