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 4y Fiona Chalk 4y 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 4y Abi Angus 4y 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 4y The FE Week Podcast 4y 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 4y Ian Pretty 4y 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 4y Shane Chowen 4y 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 4y Aaliyah Cadogan 4y 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 4y Sir John Armitt 4y Opinion Eight tips to help colleges retain staff over Christmas We’re seeing an increase in the number of colleges poaching staff, writes Jenny Arrowsmith The past 18 months have… Jess Staufenberg 4y Jenny Arrowsmith 4y Opinion This term held tough news for learners with SEND The needs of learners with SEND must be identified earlier and more effectively through person-centred planning, says Annamarie Hassall… Jess Staufenberg 4y Annamarie Hassall 4y FE Week Podcast The FE Week Podcast: Plans for higher education, adult participation in FE and Ofsted This week Shane is joined by three guests, to cover three particularly interesting topics: Ed Reza Schwitzer, former DfE… Jess Staufenberg 4y The FE Week Podcast 4y Opinion Why investing in staff reflection time is money well spent Colleges must fight against the “always busy” culture that crushes innovation, writes Brian Banks Two strange things happened to… Jess Staufenberg 4y Jess Staufenberg 4y Opinion Keeping BTECs will allow T Levels to work Preserving funding for applied general qualifications is the best way to ensure T Levels succeed, says Ian Pryce Can… Jess Staufenberg 4y Ian Pryce 4y Newer 1 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 239 Older