Higher technical education

This is the turning point for higher technical education

After years of being overshadowed by traditional academic routes higher technical education is finally gaining momentum

Jessica Hill
Claire Foreman
Apprenticeships

Cost and complexity turn providers off degree apprenticeships

The long-term future of degree apprenticeships hinges on the government’s ability to tackle regulatory, financial and engagement challenges

Jessica Hill
Andrea Laczik
FE Week Podcast

The FE Week Podcast: Adult training reforms, degree apprenticeships and the new shadow education secretary

In this episode, Shane is joined by Mary Curnock Cook, chair of Pearson and former chief executive at UCAS,...

Jess Staufenberg
The FE Week Podcast
Opinion

Degree apprenticeships must be funded through the levy

Not funding level 6 and 7 apprenticeships through the levy would utterly destroy the productivity and social mobility focus...

Expert Contributor
ADRIAN ANDERSON
Opinion

Does the IfA really believe in degree apprenticeship?

The IfA’s review of the DTSP will be a key test of whether it really listens to employers (and...

Expert Contributor
MANDY CRAWFORD-LEE
News

In pursuit of parity: degree apprenticeships expand into the Russell Group

Although seen by some as controversial, degree apprenticeships are central to the government’s plans to put technical education on...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
News

UVAC demands special treatment for degree apprenticeships

The University Vocational Awards Council is demanding special treatment for universities offering degree apprenticeships, following the Education and Skills...

Jude Burke
Jude Burke
Opinion

It’s up to colleges and providers to sell apprenticeships to parents

Parents are still sceptical about high-quality technical education. The entire FE sector has a duty to change their minds,...

Anne Milton
Anne Milton
Opinion

The government should focus on apprenticeship quality, not quantity

Without proper focus on apprenticeships at the top end, the government will never achieve its ambition to close the...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor