Profiles

Gill Alton, chief executive, TEC Partnership

After 35 years in the sector, Gill Alton, CEO of TEC Partnership, retired last Friday. She talks to Jess...

Jess Staufenberg
Jess Staufenberg
Opinion

Whistleblowers in FE are vital for sector scrutiny

Whistleblowers aren’t treated with much respect in the UK, even though they generally have good intentions. Dame Ruth Silver...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

FE leaders need mental health support too

It can be lonely at the top, admits former principal Neil Bates People who have headaches but describe them...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Healthy organisations need healthy leaders

The whole character of an institution is shaped by its leaders’ ethics, writes Dame Ruth Silver Leadership and mental...

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Expert Contributor
Opinion

Machiavellian advice for college principals

Principals are often maligned, but they’re only mirroring government policy, argues Damien Page It is not hard to find...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

How to get more women into FE leadership

Getting more women into leadership positions is a multifaceted challenge, but there are some practical steps leaders in FE...

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Expert Contributor
Opinion

Wellbeing applies to staff as well as students

Improving staff wellbeing is not only vital to college success, it’s our moral duty as FE leaders, says Stuart...

Expert Contributor
Expert Contributor
Opinion

Let’s take full advantage of what devolution can offer

The government’s devolution and localism agenda creates opportunities for the sector to refine its mission and purpose, says Ayub...

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Expert Contributor
News

College principal set to retire after record 33 years at the helm

The longest-serving FE college principal in the country will finally retire next year, after more than 33 years in...

Alix Robertson
Alix Robertson