Inclusion, Long read, Politics

Is FE really meeting its goals when it comes to diversity?

In the wake of the shocking murder of George Floyd by a police officer on the streets of Minneapolis...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Inclusion

Slowly layering pre-work support for SEND students is vital. I’m autistic myself – I know

Businesses are missing out on talented young people who find preparing for the workplace overwhelming. Shirley Woods-Gallagher suggests how...

JL Dutaut
Dr Shirley Woods-Gallagher
Inclusion

ITPs are crucial players in ensuring apprenticeship inclusivity

As apprenticeships grown in popularity, ITPs have a central role in ensuring they deliver the social mobility they were...

JL Dutaut
Cheryl Brown
Inclusion

How to ensure EDI is more than a box-ticking exercise   

Building a culture of diversity and inclusion can take you far beyond mere targets and win over the unconvinced,...

JL Dutaut
Leah Stone
Colleges, Inclusion, Long read, Skills reform

The ‘painfully shy’ kid who became deputy principal

Those who work in FE often hold a special place in their heart for the sector. None more so...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Apprenticeships, Inclusion

Everyone gains from a supported apprenticeship  – not just students with SEND

I’m pleased others see my success as an inspiration, says Joshua Earnshaw-Potts, but apprenticeships could allow many more to...

JL Dutaut
Joshua Earnshaw-Potts
Inclusion

The FE sector has a key role to play to support gender equality in the workplace. Here’s how

Kirstie Donnelly sets out the case for going further to support young women into higher-earning careers, and three steps...

JL Dutaut
Kirstie Donnelly
Inclusion

SEND plan: less big bang and more damp squib for FE

A lack of policies for 16-25 year old students with SEND brings in to question the government’s commitment to...

Shane Chowen
Ruth Perry
Inclusion

SEND improvement plan ‘offers no solutions’ to post-16 problems

Government finally sets out its next steps for SEND review launched over three years ago

Shane Chowen
Samantha Booth and Shane Chowen