Employers failing to meet Apprenticeship demand, warns TUC
Employers are failing to provide enough Apprenticeship places for learners eager for an alternative to university, warns union TUC. According to Scarlet Harris, the TUC’s…
Month: August 2010
The most important question to ask employers…
As you begin to gear up for the new academic year you’ll no doubt be reviewing the information you hold about employers. You’ll probably also…
The most important question to ask employers…
As you begin to gear up for the new academic year you’ll no doubt be reviewing the information you hold about employers. You’ll probably also…
Red letter year for A-level and first ever Advanced Diploma results
From my conversations with teachers of A levels before and after this year’s impressive results, it is clear that oceans of professional dedication goes into…
New report backs further freedoms for further education
NEF, the vocational education think-tank and charity, welcomes Further Education Minister John Hayes’ expression of support for reforming the UK’s colleges. Writing online for FE…
BT considers Apprenticeship expansion after applicant surge
British Telecom is considering expanding its Apprenticeship scheme after receiving more than 100 applications for each available place, highlighting FE’s role to play as university…
New Greater Manchester Apprenticeship initiative enjoys success
Creative industries and Apprenticeship support agencies in Greater Manchester have pooled their resources to create Apprenticeships in the creative sector for young people. The Creative…
Quantum physics and why new teachers cry
In recent discussions with several very experienced and successful teachers and trainers, I was surprised to learn how many remembered succumbing to anguish and tears…
Education limited within secure care
Work between youth offending teams, schools and colleges is limited, according to a study by Ofsted. The report evaluated the effectiveness of the arrangements for…
Engaging ‘at risk’ and ‘hard to reach’ young people with music
A short documentary by FE News exploring the power of music in engaging ‘at risk’ and ‘hard to reach’ young people. We chat to Matt…