Prison education Learning unlocked: The rise of functional skills in prisons Nearly half of prisoners arrive without qualifications, yet functional skills achievements in prisons are rising fast through a blend… Jessica Hill 1mo Mark Dewell 1mo Opinion Serious about productivity? Then get serious about R&D in FE In Canada, a CEO recently told me that for every dollar invested in research and development (R&D) in colleges,… Jessica Hill 2mo Hamish Ride 2mo Higher education Walking the freedom of speech tightrope without falling over Freedom of speech has been a major issue for FE colleges lately, and now those that are also providers… Jessica Hill 2mo Trish D’Souza 2mo English and maths, Results 2025 GCSE results expose a broken system, but adults prove what’s possible For too many, compulsory GCSE resits are a treadmill to nowhere. Without proper investment in alternative pathways, the government’s… Jessica Hill 2mo Dipa Ganguli 2mo 16-19, English and maths When is a pass not a pass? When the system says so Our obsession with the grade 4 ‘good pass’ is blinding us to the achievements of those hitting grades 1–3,… Jessica Hill 2mo Sarah Ledger and Elmina Ferguson 2mo 16-19, English and maths When kindness takes a seat in the exam hall In FE, we spend months preparing students for exam content but rarely for the storm of emotions that arrives… Jessica Hill 2mo Masha Apostolidu 2mo Adult education Adult learning can help rebuild community and resist hate Far-right narratives thrive in disconnected communities. Adult learning providers like the WEA show how education can foster belonging, empathy… Jessica Hill 2mo Anki Deo 2mo Apprenticeships Apprenticeship changes are a moment to refine, not rewind Reform can feel unsettling, but DfE’s apprenticeship assessment changes aren’t something to fear. They’re something to shape. Jessica Hill 2mo Katie Orr 2mo T Levels Forget the gloom, T Levels are turning a corner Breaking the 90 per cent pass rate barrier, the falling drop-out rate and some excellent destinations are proving the… Jessica Hill 2mo Kate Ambrosi 2mo AI AI is game-changing when it’s human, ethical and equitable AI will be used in harmful ways if leadership teams don’t immerse themselves in understanding its risks and opportunities Jessica Hill 2mo Anthony Painter 2mo T Levels We still need to tackle the high T Level dropout rate Rising retention rates are welcome but with one in four T level students still quitting early, this flagship qualification… Jessica Hill 2mo Robbie Maris 2mo Skills reform Skills England’s right about the shortages, but who will pay? Skills England’s latest report maps UK skills gaps but without funding and action, its recommendations risk gathering dust says… Jessica Hill 2mo Heather Akehurst 2mo Newer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 247 Older
