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#Governance of End-point Assessment Organisations in the Context of @Ofqual #EPA #EpAOs  Following discussions with a number of micro End-point assessment organisations (EpAOs) about governance in the context…

#LookBeyond  #Apprenticeships are paid jobs that incorporate on and off the job training. Engaging in training may require learning a mix of practical skills, but also…

#Skills and training challenges in small businesses It has been encouraging to see the increased focus on skills across the UK’s political landscape. In small…

4 ways to frame #FE teacher educators’ identities This series of three articles on further education (FE) teacher educators is based on the research monograph,…

Supporting #CareLeavers into Work #ECLCM For many young people getting their first job is a fairly routine experience. It’s usually a Saturday job and starts…

Dilemma No 1: Collaboration or Competition #FutureofFE In the first of the articles leading up to my forthcoming lecture The Future of Further Education, I…

#Skills2030 – World-leading educators coming together to innovate global education  Finland’s education system has maintained a reputation for being the most innovative in the world…

#InternationalEducationDay For a long time, traditional education models have failed to equip every child with the skills they need to fulfil their potential and partake…

Five Key Principles to Ensure the Success of Future Skills Accounts  Nearly 20 years after it all went wrong with Individual Learning Accounts, the politicians…

Defining what is meant by an ‘apprenticeship’ Let’s start with the purpose of an Apprenticeship. An Apprenticeship is a form of learning. Individuals in employment…