English and Maths – a key part of an Apprenticeship
English and maths have been a key part of the apprenticeship programme for many years and are still one of the key employability skills that…
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Edge Q&A: Bridgend College
Over the past decade Edge has championed the importance and benefits of high quality technical, practical and vocational education and training, seeking a closer alignment…
The case for a positive approach to disciplinary
Consider an occasion from your childhood when you misbehaved or did something wrong which, having been addressed by someone, in terms of consequences, had a…
Understanding the new digital etiquette
Theorist and philosopher Marshal McLuhan once stated that “we shape our technologies and thereafter our tools shape us.” Indeed, the rapid rise of digital technologies…
Equality and diversity best practice
It’s already been a busy 2016 in the news for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people. The Women and Equalities Committee report on transgender equality made…
Designing qualifications to increase engagement
With the government drive for greater numbers of apprenticeships and the uncertainty as to how these are to be delivered effectively, how can the sector…
Government launches Degree Apprenticeship Programme
Learners will be able to complete an Apprenticeship whilst studying for a degree under a new flagship scheme the government will launch in autumn. Apprentices…
Two new resources for ‘truly personalised’ learner programmes
Two new resources have been launched to help provide personalised programmes for all learners, supporting their progression on to Apprenticeships, employment or higher level study.…
A real employer and college partnership – providing choice and opportunity
Starting a new job can be difficult at any time. This is especially true for those who have just left school and are embarking on…
Key account relationships: Making them bigger, better, stronger
As employer engagement continues to rise up the list of FE college strategic priorities, the introduction of the employer apprenticeship levy has generated increased interest…