Inclusion I passed my exam, but the SEND system in FE failed me SEND support is judged by whether it exists, not whether it works. For many students, that gap comes at… Jessica Hill 2mo Shahab Ahmad 2mo Higher education Access to HE can play a key role in driving social mobility Our student’s journey from an Access course to Cambridge University shows what Access to HE can achieve when it… Jessica Hill 2mo Kim Laughton 2mo Young people Teenagers aren’t googling your organisation, they’re asking AI When young people want answers about further education, they’re turning to generative AI first. If your organisation isn’t showing… Jessica Hill 2mo Ruth Sparkes 2mo Skills reform This ESOL review is a rare chance – let’s not waste it Caught between the agendas of skills, immigration and community cohesion, English language provision risks being stretched too thin to… Jessica Hill 2mo Diana Sutton 2mo Apprenticeships The government has made its move – now it’s over to employers A £1 billion youth guarantee sets the direction, but without employer action, the promise of opportunity will remain out… Jessica Hill 2mo Nishi Mayor 2mo Assessment ChatGPT will never know enough for marking educational assessments While free AI tools like ChatGPT promise a shortcut for marking, relying on them risks undermining the very standards… Jessica Hill 2mo Dr Rajeshwari Iyer 2mo Teaching Why FE colleges should say yes to research With time and budgets under pressure, research projects can seem like a luxury. But participating in evidence-based trials could… Jessica Hill 2mo Kathryn Davies 2mo Apprenticeships You can’t climb a jobs ladder without the rungs The government’s youth employment push opens doors but without clear progression routes, too many young workers will be left… Jessica Hill 2mo Luiza Paludo Gomes 2mo Ofsted Ofsted’s five-day rule is only the beginning The extended inspection notice period has transformed preparation for many providers, but inconsistent use by inspectors risks undermining its… Jessica Hill 2mo Kerry Boffey 2mo Colleges Colleges are losing students in the system When colleges miss their enrolment targets, the usual assumption is weak demand. More often, the problem may be a… Jessica Hill 3mo Antony Wambua 3mo FE workforce Colleges could pay teachers more but are choosing not to The pay gap with schoolteachers is often blamed on funding but colleges need to confront uncomfortable truths about how… Jessica Hill 3mo Ian Pryce 3mo Opinion ‘Computer says no’ is a huge concern among young people AI may promise efficiency, but many job candidates fear it’s a barrier that shuts down opportunity and stops employers… Jessica Hill 3mo Raya Wexler 3mo 1 2 3 4 5 6 263 Older
