16-19, Qualifications

There is still time for Labour to protect student choice

It's hard to believe that a secretary of state committed to prioritising working-class and disadvantaged students would abandon these...

JL Dutaut
James Kewin
16-19, Qualifications

BTECs pause and review: Everything you need to know

DfE to conclude review of defunding reforms by December, but Labour accused of ‘betrayal’ amid lack of long-term pause

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
16-19, Qualifications

A comprehensive model for post-16 vocational qualifications

Contrary to some suggestions, learners and the economy will be better served by broadening choice rather than restricting it

JL Dutaut
Freya Thomas Monk
Politics, Qualifications

The King’s Speech: Much to celebrate but something is missing

Failure to announce a pause and review of level 3 reform is a cause for concern. Doing so is...

JL Dutaut
Paul Eeles
Careers, Qualifications

How a new government’s early years plans will affect further education

Early years and further education are inter-dependent sectors, and failure to value one would be a failure to value...

JL Dutaut
Michael Freeston
Qualifications, T Levels

Revealed: Most T Level drop outs switch to axed courses

90% of T Level drop-outs that switched to other technical courses went on to qualifications due to be defunded

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen
Qualifications

How the new Adult Social Care Certificate will support local skills needs

What is the new qualification is, who is it for, and what opportunities does it present for colleges and...

JL Dutaut
Craig Wade
Qualifications

Reviewing post-16 qualifications is a start – but it’s not enough

Meeting engineering's skills gap will require a lot more than tinkering with the courses on offer

JL Dutaut
Katie Ingrey
Qualifications

Microcreds can turn volunteering activities into recognised skills

Pioneering a way to gain skills accreditation through volunteering could be transformational for communities and learners – especially the...

JL Dutaut
Dr Sam Parrett CBE and Phillip Le Feuvre