The Staffroom - opinion

EDF confrontation underlined why Black History is more than a month

We need to ingrain the aims of Black History Month into college life to counteract the messages students hear...

Jessica Hill
Ellisha Soanes
The Staffroom - opinion

Learning a new language reminded me how hard it is for my ESOL students 

After 20 years of teaching, I thought I understood my learners’ struggles. Then I became a student again

Jessica Hill
Anna Galutowska
The Staffroom - opinion

AI isn’t just for coders, it’s the new digital literacy every learner needs

Barnsley College’s ‘Introduction to AI’ course shows how colleges can turn a perceived threat into a practical tool for...

Jessica Hill
Daniel Wright
The Staffroom - opinion

Replacing paper with the cloud is a pie-in-the-sky CO2 solution

Going paperless was billed as a sure-fire way to cut carbon use, but we’re still printing, and its replacement...

Jessica Hill
David Murray
The Staffroom - opinion

Stepping back into class after years away is an act of bravery

To get adults to reskill and re-engage with education, they must be supported and championed as role models

Jessica Hill
Ayten Nevzat
The Staffroom - opinion

How student-led tech projects helped reshape our FE curriculum

From drone-assisted geology to VR-powered landscaping, our students showed their lecturers what’s possible with new tech tools

Jessica Hill
Jonathan Parker
The Staffroom - opinion

We’re reaching those young people who left the classroom behind

 As school avoidance and elective home education soar, thousands of young people risk falling through the cracks without qualifications....

Jessica Hill
Anne-Marie Francis
The Staffroom - opinion

All aboard the cruise industry for our new wave of employer engagement

For Nescot students, employer partnerships turn classroom learning into real-world careers – and the cruise industry is the latest...

Jessica Hill
Julie Kapsalis
The Staffroom - opinion

When words set you free: The transformative magic of free writing

By embracing free writing, resit learners unlocked not just better English skills but reduced their anxiety and built resilience

Jessica Hill
Jenni Roe and Ethan Catherall