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 3mo Hamish Ride 3mo 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 3mo Trish D’Souza 3mo 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 3mo Dipa Ganguli 3mo 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 3mo Sarah Ledger and Elmina Ferguson 3mo 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 3mo Masha Apostolidu 3mo 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 3mo Anki Deo 3mo 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 3mo Katie Orr 3mo 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 3mo Kate Ambrosi 3mo 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 3mo Anthony Painter 3mo 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 3mo Robbie Maris 3mo 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 3mo Heather Akehurst 3mo neurodivergence The rulebook I never got: A neurodivergent teacher’s journey from masking to belonging Always called “quirky” but never understood, I spent years performing ‘normal’ – then FE teaching gave me the space… Jessica Hill 3mo Ayten Nevzat 3mo Newer 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 251 Older
