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Digital skills are as important as English and maths – and we must treat them accordingly

A new campaign aims to reset expectations around digital skills so that all can enjoy their benefits for life, work and education

Opinion, Adult education

Adult training axed to avoid court fights, authority admits

Training contracts targeted at the unemployed and low skilled have been delayed until January

News, Adult education, Devolution

Mayors in spending panic to beat £2.6bn skills cash deadline

Some regions have lost out on millions after failing to spend fast enough in the scheme’s earlier years

News, skills

Why we must (and how we can) protect apprenticeships

New St Martin’s Group research shows a widening gap between apprenticeship interest and starts. Here’s how to boost supply and reap the benefits

Opinion, Apprenticeships

Government growth and skills policies should target career-changers

New NFER research shows a million jobs are at risk from new technologies and automation, and government should focus its efforts on supporting these workers

Opinion, skills

How colleges can lead the way on truly inclusive workforce development

One of the most vulnerable groups of learners could also be one of our best untapped resources – if we can break widely held stereotypes

Opinion, Prison education

DfE can’t afford to retreat into its Sanctuary (Buildings)

Hours after the general election result in July, something strange happened. The Department for Education posted an advert for half a dozen strategy jobs. It went viral, as far as DfE job adverts go. I saw it all over social media and had friends texting me about it: “I’m guessing Bridget has six mates at […]

Opinion, The Uncivil Servant

BTEC review terms kept secret despite transparency pleas

Publishing the terms of its review could have a ‘corrosive’ effect on good government, the DfE argues

News, 16-19, Qualifications

Coffey with Camden: Spilling the beans on Ofsted reforms

A Q&A with the inspectorate’s COO

News, Ofsted