Skills reform The new white paper is far too vague about prison education The strategy is making the right noises, but key details – including any new funding for prison education –… Jess Staufenberg 3y Jon Collins 3y Opinion The vice principal role is now increasingly complex The vice principal is expected to have multiple competencies but rarely gets enough development, writes Rhys Davies The role… Jess Staufenberg 3y Rhys Davies 3y FE Week Podcast The FE Week Podcast: Christmas review of 2020-21 In this episode, Shane is joined by deputy news editor Billy, commissioning editor Jess, and senior reporter Fraser to… Jess Staufenberg 3y The FE Week Podcast 3y FE Week Podcast The FE Week Podcast: Behaviour Management Special In this bonus episode, FE staff on the frontline put their tough and tricky classroom scenarios to two behaviour… Jess Staufenberg 3y The FE Week Podcast 3y The Staffroom – opinion Let’s inspire learners with SEND to realise they benefit employers Many learners with SEND are held back by self-doubt, writes Lee Dale You are sat in a waiting room,… Jess Staufenberg 3y Lee Dale 3y Skills reform Further education still needs more effective governance We have developed a ‘governance maturity matrix’ to strengthen college boards, writes Fiona Chalk Fraud, insolvency, and poor outcomes… Jess Staufenberg 3y Fiona Chalk 3y Opinion FE can show HE how to support disadvantaged adult learners A trusted adviser makes a huge difference to re-engaging adult learners with education, writes Abi Angus New research recently showed… Jess Staufenberg 3y Abi Angus 3y FE Week Podcast The FE Week Podcast: Adult training reforms, degree apprenticeships and the new shadow education secretary In this episode, Shane is joined by Mary Curnock Cook, chair of Pearson and former chief executive at UCAS,… Jess Staufenberg 3y The FE Week Podcast 3y Skills reform Higher technical education belongs in colleges – let’s prove why A research project will build the case for colleges delivering higher technical education, writes Ian Pretty Early this year,… Jess Staufenberg 3y Ian Pretty 3y Skills reform Employer-led skills bodies must be open to scrutiny Conservative ministers have had to defend against Labour questions around new powers for employers in directing provision Shane Chowen 3y Shane Chowen 3y Opinion My apprenticeship is a lifesaver – but school never told me about it An apprenticeship has allowed me to learn in a way neither school nor a BTEC prepared me for, writes… Jess Staufenberg 3y Aaliyah Cadogan 3y Opinion Let’s have an education and skills commission to advise government The skills system is crying out for a comprehensive long-term strategy led by experts, writes Sir John Armitt In… Jess Staufenberg 3y Sir John Armitt 3y Newer 1 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 233 Older