How to get more business from internal markets
Providers frequently ask me to help them source students to join courses or new clients to use the student run gym, salons or restaurant. Sometimes…
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Game-changing is all in the mindset
“Change the way you think, make a difference and never take innovation for granted.” That was the resounding message from NEF: The Innovation Institute’s Conference…
Setting the scene for the Ofsted Annual Report and FE improvement
It’s nearly 10 years since Ofsted under David Bell published ‘Improvement through inspection’ – “a sincere attempt at externally tested self-evaluation” of its impact on…
Five key FE digital marketing trends for 2014
Education marketing has moved on from just printing prospectuses, organising events and sending press releases. The rapid speed in the change of technology and rise…
In the balance – vocational education and the Autumn Statement
In the media lead up to yesterday’s Autumn Statement, much was made about the progress of the economy and the spate of positive industry and…
QA Apprenticeships first to be ‘outstanding’ in all areas
IT and business services training provider QA Apprenticeships has become the first business of its kind to be rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas under Ofsted’s…
FE sector responds to Autumn Statement
George Osborne delivered the government’s Autumn Statement today as he stressed its austerity plan was working even though the job of recovery was “not yet…
The triumph of The Skills Show
Well, The Skills Show brought winter in with a flourish, what a success! With over 82,000 young people, families and teachers through the doors it…
ETF searching for Teach Too exemplars
The Education and Training Foundation is on the hunt for exemplars of the ‘Teach Too’ model where providers bring in occupational experts to guide their…
Six FE technology tips for 2014
With 2013 drawing to a close, here are my top technology tips of Further Education in 2014: 1. Branded technology to engage with students on…