Skills reform

Skills England must cut through the red tape to close our skills gaps

The new body must harness centralisation to implement faster changes, increasing flexibility in course design and delivery

JL Dutaut
Anna Brailsford
Skills reform

We must look beyond competition to deliver the system change we need

One of the key ‘barriers to opportunity’ is our own, often justified tendency to erect fences around our...

JL Dutaut
Dame Ann Limb
Skills reform

Jacqui Smith has spelled out a vision for FE we can all get behind

The skills minister's keynote address to the Association of Colleges fills me with enthusiasm for the future of the...

JL Dutaut
Sam Parrett
Skills reform

1 in 4 SEND colleges trapped by VAT changes

‘There is no benefit to anybody’ says college leader

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

All level 7 apprenticeships will be axed, skills minister suggests

'Honest' Jacqui Smith says cuts will be 'more than people hope' as she also defends Skills England's independence and...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Skills reform

Replace GCSE maths resits with new foundation course, says OECD

Research by the international organisation suggests the pass bar in England is unachievable for some students

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Apprenticeships, Skills reform

Give employers tax relief on training, say Lords

The model could unlock over £1 billion in employer investment in training, estimates suggest

Josh Mellor
Josh Mellor
Skills reform

Seven years after #MeToo: why the worker protection act is vital for FE

New legislation has come into force that puts colleges under more pressure than ever to protect staff and students...

JL Dutaut
Sunita Gordon
Skills reform

Skills England penned in by DfE capture, say critics

In-housing skills could damage credibility with employers

Shane Chowen
Shane Chowen