Politics

Caretaker Cleverly may soon find his department at the centre of the Tory battle

With billions of tax cuts promised, who will put their head above the parapet and demand some proper spend…

Jess Staufenberg
Tom Bewick
Apprenticeships

How can we make sure professional discussions are valid in end-point assessments?

Professional discussion can play a valuable role in student assessment but only if used carefully, explains Paul Kelly Essentially…

Jess Staufenberg
Paul Kelly
Teacher training

Poor mentoring within FE providers is having a devastating effect on teacher trainee morale

Mentors without the time or skills to do a good job are leaving new entrants to the profession feeling…

Jess Staufenberg
Kayte Haselgrove
Apprenticeships

To the new skills minister – scrap the 67% apprentice achievement target

Some providers are already getting 96% of their apprentices past the finish line. Why is the target so low?…

Jess Staufenberg
Iain Mackinnon
CPD

CPD is about taking teaching from the ‘parlour’ to the ‘kitchen’

A history of CPD in FE reveals huge changes in attitudes – but we still need to scrap mistrustful…

Jess Staufenberg
Alison Scott
Skills reform

Providers must seize the opportunities of the new provider access legislation

The new legislation is a call to action for renewed partnerships between schools and providers to deliver meaningful encounters…

Jess Staufenberg
Jane Hickie and Oli de Botton


Politics

Don’t expect much from this zombie government

Editorial: Does Burghart leave a legacy as skills minister, and what does this week’s cabinet chaos mean for FE?

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships

Five reasons apprentices like me are dropping out

Training providers are struggling to give clear instructions on what’s expected of apprentices, writes Dexter Hutchings I started my…

Jess Staufenberg
Dexter Hutchings
Inclusion, The Staffroom – opinion

This is what I’ve learnt as a staff member with ADHD

Staff can use the term ‘ADHD’ flippantly, but a thorough understanding and compassion for the diagnosis is needed, writes…

Jess Staufenberg
Richard Moody
Multiply

Councils are taking wildly different approaches to Multiply

Hard-to-reach learners won’t be helped by the programme if councils engage the same old providers, writes Ian Ross It…

Jess Staufenberg
Ian Ross
Opinion

Could better investment in skills derail future train strikes?

Training and upskilling opportunities are an important way to improve job satisfaction and retention in essential jobs, writes Kirstie…

Jess Staufenberg
Kirstie Donnelly
Opinion

Collaboration between AELP, AoC and HOLEX is hugely important

The resilience of FE will be tested in the year ahead. Here are five key takeaways from our recent…

Jess Staufenberg
Jane Hickie