Politics, Skills reform

Labour’s plans for economic growth put FE at the heart of their agenda

There has never been a stronger recognition of what our sector offers – and I am confident that funding...

JL Dutaut
David Hughes
Politics, Skills reform

How Labour can seize the opportunity on tertiary education

A quasi market and siloed thinking have failed us – institutions must work together, say Prof David Phoenix and...

JL Dutaut
Dame Ann Limb and Professor David Phoenix
Skills reform

Optimism and realism: Five takeways from the AELP national conference

My first national conference in my new role for AELP highlighted challenges and opportunities ahead for a sector primed...

JL Dutaut
Kelly Huntington
Skills reform

The Skills Deceit: How stagnant policy thinking is holding the sector back

We can’t keep pretending the same old thinking is going to get FE out of the perennial challenges that...

JL Dutaut
Mark Dawe
Colleges, Skills reform

MPs: DfE should include FE in teacher recruitment forecasts

FE is the 'worst impacted' sector yet often ignored by DfE plans

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Adult education, Ofsted, Skills reform

US ed tech giant exits bootcamps after raking in £5m

Struggling firm leaves UK training 'in the best interest of students'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Adult education, Politics, Skills reform

DfE scales back ‘free courses for jobs’ offer 

Access will be restricted to adults earning below £25k in 2024/25

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Politics, Skills reform

‘Change on an unprecedented scale’: Ofqual responds to ABS plans

Qualifications reform risks more exams, 'unregulated' A-levels and students unprepared for higher study, says exams regulator

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Skills reform

FE reform is a surer way to a healthier nation and fewer sick notes

The sport and fitness sector could be instrumental in delivering better health outcomes for the nation with more flexible...

JL Dutaut
Jenny Patrickson