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Here are 5 targets for the levelling-up white paper

This next white paper is critically important. Ministers must focus on the right measures, writes Naomi Clayton The long-awaited levelling-up white paper is due to be published this month. Michael Gove, leading on the levelling-up agenda, has called it the “defining mission of this government”. But with few details, many are struggling to understand what […]

Opinion, Levelling Up

The FE white paper has galvanised support for the sector

The government still needs a national strategy but there are positive signs, writes David Hughes A year on from the publication of the Skills For jobs white paper is a good time to reflect on any progress made since. At the time, I was one of many who welcomed the white paper because it affirmed […]

Opinion, Skills reform

The white paper was promising – but why are ITPs still fighting for recognition?

Research out next month will prove the value of independent training providers, writes Jane Hickie The past year saw significant challenges for learners, employers and training providers as Covid continued to affect us all. But the Skills For Jobs white paper, whose anniversary it is this week, offered an excellent opportunity for the sector to […]

Opinion, Skills reform

The skills bill is the blueprint for transforming the country

Apprenticeships are extraordinarily popular – and more progress is being made from the skills bill, writes Alex Burghart Skills lie at the heart of levelling up. Skills will help people drive their careers forward. Skills will help towns and cities attract and nourish new businesses and developments. Skills will help the economy thrive and public […]

Opinion, Skills reform

DfE campaign calls on skilled workers to teach part-time in FE

Particular shortages in construction, engineering and manufacturing, legal, finance, digital and health and social care aim to be tackled

News, Skills reform

We must dispel the image of a male coder sitting in a dark room all night

A career in tech isn’t all about coding – there are multiple other roles for young people too, writes Sukvinder Kathuria I am proud to say that I teach a diverse group of skilled people. Among my college students are young adults who are also holding down jobs, who are carers, young mothers and adults […]

Opinion, The Staffroom - opinion

The government must pay young people to enter traineeships

Traineeships are getting good outcomes but are being crowded out by other subsidised programmes, writes Jane Hickie As we enter 2022 with sluggish economic growth, rising inflation and stubborn rates of youth unemployment, it’s more vital than ever that we equip our young people with the skills employers need. All evidence shows that traineeships have […]

Opinion

We need huge new initiatives to support new skills and retraining

Writing off stranded learners’ debts is a good start, but there’s more to be done on access to adult education

Opinion

Providers wanted for ‘portable’ apprenticeships pilot

Apprentices will have multiple employers under the new ‘flexi-jobs’ programme.

News, Apprenticeships