Apprenticeships Landing apprenticeships is easier said than done for young people Despite growing demand, the number of apprenticeships for under-19s is falling. It’s time for better signposting and support for… Jessica Hill 2mo Alice Gardner 2mo SEND The exclusivity of the inclusion agenda: it isn’t ‘inclusive’ when voices are missing As the government prepares sweeping SEND reforms, inclusion is the buzzword of the day – but the sector’s most… Jessica Hill 3mo Ben Bastin 3mo Apprenticeships Redundancy shouldn’t spell end of an apprenticeship dream Scotland’s Adopt an Apprentice scheme kept many of those who lost their jobs on track, providing a blueprint we… Jessica Hill 3mo James Kimble 3mo The Staffroom – opinion How student-led tech projects helped reshape our FE curriculum From drone-assisted geology to VR-powered landscaping, our students showed their lecturers what’s possible with new tech tools Jessica Hill 3mo Jonathan Parker 3mo skills If we do rejoin Erasmus+ then seize the opportunity, FE Renewed access to Erasmus+ could be on the horizon, presenting a golden opportunity to bring back life-changing experiences for… Jessica Hill 3mo Dr Katerina Kolyva 3mo Colleges Clearing hurdles – the journey to our brand new sixth form college From funding challenges to parking concerns, this has been no easy project. Our new sixth form college is proof… Jessica Hill 3mo Dr Phil Mark 3mo Politics One minister, two beasts: Can Jacqui Smith fix the skills system? Jacqui Smith’s unprecedented brief spanning the DfE and DWP signals ambition for a joined-up skills system. But without wider… Jessica Hill 3mo Dr Sue Pember 3mo Skills reform Colleges are bracing themselves for the Whitehall power shift With skills policy moving to DWP, Ofsted unveiling a new framework and defence cash pouring in, this autumn could… Jessica Hill 3mo David Hughes 3mo Ofsted Ofsted’s reforms are a missed chance that won’t futureproof FE and skills The inspection framework revamp touts inclusion and fairness but without industry insight and real focus on apprenticeships, FE will… Jessica Hill 3mo Kerry Boffey 3mo Bootcamps Bootcamps fray and wear thin as providers begin race to the bottom As funding pressures mount and oversight gaps widen, the long-term future of bootcamps depends on better accountability and sustained… Jessica Hill 3mo Kerry Boffey 3mo Assessment Exams disadvantage the anxious and fail to prepare the crammers Exams have long been the currency of education but in professional pathways such as HNDs this model feels increasingly… Jessica Hill 3mo Imran Mir 3mo Training Providers We must stop chasing unicorns and start valuing sustainability The dominance of private equity and venture capital in FE is leaving behind quality, sustainability and learners. It’s time… Jessica Hill 3mo Nick Smith 3mo Newer 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 252 Older
