14-16

The 14-16 funding gap is holding back technical education

The industrial strategy promises to boost skills in key sectors. But while post-16 technical courses get extra funding, pre-16...

Jessica Hill
Kate Ambrosi
14-16

The ‘opportunity mission’ is alive in Hull – and should be nationally

Amid the crises facing secondary education, FE has an opportunity to craft a purposeful, skills-based education for all who...

JL Dutaut
Ben Lydon
14-16, 16-19, Devolution

How Manchester is making a beeline for vocational parity

A new tool is already creating a buzz around Manchester by giving young people better insights into technical education

JL Dutaut
Andy Burnham
14-16

A new government must recognise the many benefits of college-based 14-16 provision

The educational and economic case for tapping into colleges as a resource for 14-16 provision is strong and growing

JL Dutaut
Gemma Simmons-Blench
14-16, Colleges

Another college exits 14-16 provision as its ‘original mission’ fades

The college said growing student numbers led to the provision moving away from its 'original mission'

Joshua Stein
Joshua Stein
14-16, Colleges, Long read

14-16 college entry 10 years on: ‘Transformational’ policy plagued with funding and reputation risks

A decade of direct entry has seen nearly 13,000 14-16 students taught in colleges

Jason Noble
Jason Noble
14-16

College provision for 14-16 can no longer be overlooked

More must be done to support direct-entry learners in further education settings as the provision offers a critical lifeline...

JL Dutaut
Alan McKenna
14-16, Careers

Beefed up Baker clause comes into force

Schools must now provide students with at least six 'encounters' with FE providers

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
14-16, Colleges

Researchers to explore 14-16 college provision for first time

Study will assess outcomes for around 10,000 direct entry learners

Jason Noble
Jason Noble