Party conference season is one of the few points in the political calendar when politicians, policymakers, employers, think tanks and organisations from across the public...
The government's plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
According to the Student Mental Health Study, 37% of first-year university students show moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. This is nearly double the national rate for...
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I am sitting writing this blog from the AoC annual conference surrounded by college Principals, their number 2s and 3s and the consultants who offer…
The fifth wave of the area reviews process has kicked off and the progress of FE reform remains under a bright spotlight. With Vince…
One of the biggest frustrations that AELP has had to endure when presenting evidence to the government on the various apprenticeship reform proposals over the…
In a recent talk I gave on the Gender Pay Gap to the AoC Employment Law conference, I surprised the delegates with the fact that…
Two new reports this week, from IPPR and Policy Exchange, look at how to ensure a world class Apprenticeship system. At the Learning and Work…
A report released today by the Education Policy Institute, titled ‘Remaking Tertiary Education‘ calls for more Level 4 and 5 qualifications or “sub-degree tertiary awards”…
In a week dominated by the High Court Judgment on parliament’s role in Brexit and the American presidential election, you may have missed the fact…
In her first speech as Prime Minister, Theresa May struck a positive chord with educators. Mrs May vowed to create a “country that works for…
Ask any passionate and talented teacher why they chose a career in education, and they are likely to highlight the pride in inspiring, challenging and…
Recent changes to the apprenticeship landscape offer some fresh and exciting alternatives to traditional education pathways. Now, there is another opportunity to progress through further…
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