Opinion

A new beginning for apprenticeships or business as usual?

The general election delivered a landslide for the Conservatives. But what does it all mean for apprenticeships and training,…

JL Dutaut
RICHARD ALBERG
Opinion

Colleges need to recognise incremental progress in GCSE resits

The GCSE resits policy continues to be controversial, but it’s really a matter of emphasis, writes Bill Jones. To…

JL Dutaut
BILL JONES
Opinion

NDAs: demystifying the notorious ‘gagging’ order

Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are often perceived as a tool to suppress or cover up inappropriate behavior, writes Tom Long….

JL Dutaut
TOM LONG
Opinion

T Levels: positive preparations continue but challenges remain

Support for T levels remains buoyant among schools, colleges and independent training providers, but the qualifications still face a…

JL Dutaut
SUZANNE STRAW
Opinion

Johnson government a thumbs up for FE investment but sad to lose Marsden and Milton

The huge 80 seat majority and return of the Conservative Party to government now puts the spotlight on Boris…

Nick Linford
NICK LINFORD
Opinion

The blurred line between colleges and universities must disappear

Whoever is in power tomorrow will have to deliver on their FE funding commitments and manifesto promises, writes Vanessa…

JL Dutaut
VANESSA WILSON


Opinion

Only research can stop more product recalls in FE policy

The prominence of technical and vocational education in this electoral campaign is significant for the sector, writes Andrew Morris,…

JL Dutaut
ANDREW MORRIS
Opinion

T-levels aren’t just about economic sense but social justice too

While T-levels have suffered criticism and setbacks, the UK government’s plan to revolutionise vocational education can benefit employers and…

JL Dutaut
ALFIE EARLAM
Opinion

Northern Ireland’s colleges are more important than ever amid Brexit uncertainty

Amid Brexit chaos and the continued suspension of the Stormont assembly, what Northern Ireland’s colleges need most from this…

JL Dutaut
MARIE-THÉRÈSE MCGIVERN
Opinion

Immensely proud to be reporting impartial news without fear or favour

In the nine years and 300 editions of FE Week, there is one story that best sums up our…

Billy Camden
Nick Linford
Opinion

Manifestos give little hope SEND reform will deliver

With the General Election nearly upon us, Natspec’s Clare Howard has been assessing the three main parties’ promises as…

Expert Contributor
CLARE HOWARD
Opinion

Perceptions of engineering hold the sector back

To highlight the diversity of engineering careers that shape the world around us, the Royal Academy of Engineering recently…

JL Dutaut
DR RHYS MORGAN