Pressing the throttle
I doubt there is anyone in Education who isn’t finding the pressure to change that bit daunting. Is it a possible strategy in fact for…
Dr Paul Phillips CBE
Navigating the 16-19 funding maze
The funding maze is out and yes it provides challenges but it also gives a clear indication of a difficult future for learning in general.…
Looking outside the box for your FE institution
As the recession deepens there is an even greater focus on training and re-skilling. In fact as much as the need for upskilling there is…
Adult skills – time for a re-think?
As levels of unemployment increase, there is a real surge of interest from the 19-25 age group in terms of reskilling and gaining qualifications to…
Will the real teacher please step forward
There are days in the world of FE when the bureaucracy of systems and approaches start to wear me down. Why you ask? Well, in…
Weston College principal on coping with change
Ever felt the world of education was moving at such a pace that you just can’t get a grip? We are in a state of…
An evolving FE requires continuous clarity
More than ever, communication within an organisation is the key to dealing with the current Further Education agenda. As colleges attempt to embrace the rapidity…
Michael and the Wolf – a fairy tale or reality?
I am sitting at my desk at Weston College, looking out at the expanse of sand and mud that makes up the immediate view, and…