edtech

AI and VR could divide or unite – and FE needs to lead the charge

AI is already making a splash, with VR and AR not far behind, says Rob Wraith. FE leaders must…

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Rob Wraith
Leadership

Amid struggling leadership and management, two FE colleges shine

New research points to an education-wide issue with quality of leadership and management, but some FE providers stand out,…

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Niamh O Regan and Anthony Painter
Staffroom – Opinion

How we’re helping people SWAP unemployment for NHS careers

Weston College’s sector-based work academies – or SWAPs – are tapping into potential to tackle NHS skills shortages, explains…

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Mike Hudson
Apprenticeships

What the SEND pilot reveals about English and maths in apprenticeships

The successful pilot to flex apprenticeships for learners with SEND but no EHCP makes a powerful case to rethink…

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Paul Warner
Apprenticeship levy

Autumn statement: It’s time for real incentives for skills development

Employers need to be better supported and much better informed to invest in the skills they and the economy…

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Rachel Thomas
Politics

AoC conference: brewing optimism amid a sector finding its voice

The FE genie isn’t going back in the bottle whatever the election outcome, says Rebecca Durber, so let’s fight…

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Rebecca Durber


Attendance

We must move from availability to accessibility to end period inequality

Women and girls are still missing education due to periods, despite success of period equality schemes, writes Kelly Greenaway

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Kelly Greenaway
Staffroom – Opinion

Learners with SEND take centre stage in our jobs marketplace

Real-life learning in our unique college marketplace is vital training for students’ future employment prospects, says Jennifer Fawcett-Jones

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Jennifer Fawcett-Jones
Governance

Three priorities for college governors in the lead-up to a general election

Shaid Mahmood shares his insights on the future of governance as he stands down from his position as Luminate…

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Shaid Mahmood
Degree apprenticeships

Colleges are key to disrupting higher education and powering apprenticeships

A new college hopes to spearhead a revolution in HE provision but real change will depend on a broader,…

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James Kelly
Adult education

Confidence and choice remain barriers to edtech for adults

Marking Lifelong Learning Week’s ‘Learning for the Future day’, Rebecca Garrod-Waters presents the latest data from the Adult Participation…

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Rebecca Garrod-Waters
Mental Health

Young people’s access to mental health support shouldn’t be such a lottery

Nick Harrison reflects on new Sutton Trust findings on the breadth, depth and inequities of the mental health crisis…

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Nick Harrison