Young people

Milburn must ‘join the dots’ to help NEETs

Experts urge independent review to 'break down the policy silos'

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Young people

Milburn’s the man to make us think differently about NEETs

If Alan Milburn’s review into NEETs is to trigger lasting change, it must challenge the language, systems and silos...

Jessica Hill
Lee Elliot Major
Skills reform, Young people

We need to deliver a new V Level vision for Level 3

The new qualification family promises to simplify the post-16 landscape, but success will depend on how well we protect...

Jessica Hill
Lisa O'Loughlin and John Laramy
Skills reform, Young people

Alan Milburn to lead ‘uncompromising’ review into rising NEETs

Investigation will place specific focus on the impact of mental health and disability

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Skills reform, Young people

Francis review prompts DfE shake-up of English and maths accountability measures

Review response also reveals incoming guidance for colleges on enrichment

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Young people

Curriculum review: ‘Strengthen’ resit accountability and reduce T Level assessment burden

Review recommends already-announced V Levels, level 2 pathways and new pre-GCSE English and maths quals

Anviksha Patel
Anviksha Patel
Young people

New V Levels qualification must build on the best of BTECs

V Levels must build on BTEC’s proven strengths if they’re to deliver the workforce the UK needs

Jessica Hill
Freya Thomas Monk
Young people

V Levels can streamline, but beware a re-badging exercise

The government’s vision for a simpler skills system is welcome, but real reform means tackling deep-rooted issues like staffing,...

Jessica Hill
Robbie Maris
Young people

V Levels: a victory for vocational education, or another V sign to the FE sector?

The government’s new V Levels promise a third pathway alongside A and T Levels. But are they a genuine...

Jessica Hill
James Scott