Devolution, Long read
The mayor claims to have used her adult education budget to target areas where change was needed most, but…
Jessica Hill
Colleges, Long read
Ian Pryce believes FE “hasn’t been good” at telling the story of how 30 years of college independence from…
Jessica Hill
Long read, Qualifications, Skills reform
High-profile workforce shortages in the travel industry haven’t stopped the government’s plans to defund rafts of popular courses. Jessica…
Jessica Hill
Long read, Politics
As a coalition government seems increasingly likely, FE looks to the Lib Dems’ Munira Wilson to see if the…
Jessica Hill
EDI, Long read, Politics
In the wake of the shocking murder of George Floyd by a police officer on the streets of Minneapolis…
Jessica Hill
14-16, Long read
A decade of direct entry has seen nearly 13,000 14-16 students taught in colleges
Jason Noble
Apprenticeships, Long read, net zero, Skills reform
Chris Claydon has a biography better suited to James Bond than to the chief executive of a training provider…
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships, Long read
Employers speak out about “risk averse” training providers and “complex processes” preventing apprenticeship recruitment
Shane Chowen
Apprenticeships, Long read, Skills reform
The social care system is at breaking point with more than 165,000 vacancies. The government wants more apprentices to…
Jessica Hill
Long read, WorldSkills
Neil Bentley-Gockmann is extremely proud of pivoting the focus of WorldSkills UK’s from one big showstopping annual competition event…
Jessica Hill
Adult education, Levelling Up, Long read
The flagship Multiply programme, aimed at adults with poor numeracy skills, is failing to attract learners, reports Jessica Hill….
Jessica Hill
Colleges, Long read, SEND, Skills reform
Those who work in FE often hold a special place in their heart for the sector. None more so…
Jessica Hill
