The Post-18 Funding Crisis is Reaching a Head
Robbie discusses the OfS’ latest report on the financial crisis in post-18 education, where smaller institutions and further education providers face severe deficits while larger…
Policy
Policy refers to all laws, regulations and processes that are designed and implemented to achieve particular goals.
It can be implemented by institutions such as national governments, local governments or even non-government organisations.
Why is policy important in education?
Policies ensure that values are applied consistently, define clear expectations, and help provide a framework for employees and students alike.
Staff are responsible for familiarising themselves with the school’s policies, and for following the procedures contained within them.
The aim is to ensure that further education supports people to get the skills the economy needs throughout their lives, wherever they live in the country and whatever their background.
What the party conferences told us about the future of skills
Michael Lemin, Head of Policy at NCFE, a leading technical and vocational learning charity, reflects on the recent Labour and Conservative Party Conferences. Tables have…
What is the Role of High-Quality Teaching in Delivering the Skills of Today and Tomorrow?
Matt explores the meaning of high-quality teaching in FE, drawing from discussions at the FE+ Skills Collective in Birmingham. He highlights the importance of subject…
Edge report from Labour Conference
For some of us arriving at the Labour Party Conference this year, we held a little apprehension about the Government’s commitment to FE and apprenticeships,…
Bridging the Gaps: Cross-Sector Collaboration in Tertiary Education
In June 2024, QAA Scotland hosted a pivotal symposium in Glasgow, titled ‘Addressing the Anxiety of Assessment in an AI World.’ This event, which brought…
General Election 2024: Lots of Unknowns, but Glimmers of Hope
With only one week to go until the country goes to the polls, Michael Lemin, Head of Policy at the education charity and awarding organisation…
Fostering Young Entrepreneurs: A UK Roadmap
Philip Salter discusses policies the UK government should implement to support young entrepreneurs, including addressing funding uncertainties, embedding entrepreneurship education, fostering edtech engagement, increasing innovation…
AoC launch their latest report Strengthening governance arrangements in the English post-16 skills system
The next government must introduce a new national skills body to oversee a post-16 education and skills strategy, argues a new report published today by…
The future skills system: an action plan for change
Dame Julie Mellor, Chair of The Skills Federation, outlines a four-point action plan to address the UK’s skills challenges, including a national industrial strategy, workforce…
Colleges Scotland launches General Election Manifesto
The next UK Government is being urged to support Scotland’s colleges in a manifesto briefing released today. Colleges Scotland has outlined five areas under Westminster…
