It is time for FE to change and that change will be refreshing and innovational
The Further Education agenda is one full of surprises, challenges and opportunities As I look across my own organisation I never cease to be amazed…
Dr Paul Phillips CBE
FE has suffered decades of shocking neglect: #Augar report condemns treatment of the ‘poor relation’ in education
What’s at the end of the tunnel for further education? The treatment of further education (FE) is nothing short of shocking and the recent Augar…
Welcome to another day in paradise! #LoveOurColleges
As our sector continues to deliver the skills agenda against the backdrop of a pitiful funding picture, you’re always conscious that the situation may go…
Employers must seize the opportunity to get involved in T Level revolution
It can’t have escaped your attention that further education is undergoing a major shift towards workplace learning. Locally and nationally, we’re experiencing widening skills gaps…
Blame culture following an error of judgement now at unacceptable levels – It’s time for intervention
I thought I would start my article for the New Year with some basic physics, after all, we are being told to ratchet up our…
Creating the Construction Workforce of Tomorrow
Construction is a vital contributor to the regional economy. And it’s set to increase in importance with a number of projects either in development or…
Skills shortage and community health at the heart of new £13m training centre
It’s become rare for a day to pass without a story about the NHS appearing in the news. And, among the most regularly occurring subjects…
New developments will create ground-breaking sixth form in Weston
You can’t stand still in the world of further education. The environment is constantly evolving, with cuts to funding, changes in priorities and the introduction…
Investment in quality staff will always pay dividends
Everyone can remember their favourite teacher. It might’ve been someone who helped you get to grips with a subject you struggled with, or a teacher…
Time to fight for the sustainability of our sector #LoveOurColleges
The recent decision from Government not to increase finance support for the Further Education sector is a damning indictment on all we do for young…