Our survey says… all employers want more control over training Employers are desperate for flexibility over programme content and structure, so a one-size-fits-all approach is unworkable
Bootcamp job interviews treated as ‘tick-box’ exercise, third year participants say Evaluation does however show ‘encouraging’ improvements in the programme
Youth NEET numbers remain ‘stubbornly high’ Behind the numbers are young people facing mental health issues and long term unemployment
Phil Smith, chair, Skills England Phil Smith reveals he’s working all hours since becoming chair of Skills England but believes he has all the power necessary to simplify and improve the FE and skills landscape
Three reforms would help FE tackle our country’s labour shortages Kitemarking, workforce planning and devolution would boost FE’s ability to meet the government’s economic mission
DfE perm sec cannot explain 6.5k teacher recruitment pledge Colleges still in the dark over promised share of new teachers
Tough immigration talk ‘but no plan for ESOL’ Language teachers hit out at ‘mismatch between rhetoric and rules versus reality on the ground’
English and maths coalition launched to fight functional skills reform Group of experts accuses government of ‘watering down’ standards
Mayors spending on youth to Get Britain Working Some areas are investing in better systems to track whether young people stay in work or training as they become adults