Tuesday
Call for a single apprenticeships admissions site
Employers and training providers want a seamless transition between the new Kickstart programme and apprenticeships
One in four young people ‘unable to cope with life’
Half of 16- to 25-year-olds say their mental health has worsened since the start of the pandemic, research shows
Monday
The 4 big issues colleges are dealing with right now
David Hughes sets out the challenges colleges are tackling at the moment – all at the one time
BTECs: Ofqual asks DfE to delay qualifications reform
Coronavirus has led to ‘exceptional circumstances’, Ofqual has said, asking the government to delay reforms by a year
Monday
Vaccinations: Why education staff should be prioritised
Support staff union calls for the safety of further education staff to be considered before mass face-to-face teaching restarts
Why DfE must tread carefully on qualifications reform
Government needs to consider the sometimes conflicting interests of employers, students and others, says David Hughes
BTEC debacle shows we are still too often forgotten
Despite some progress being made, further education is still being sidelined – and the recent announcements on BTECs are one example, says Phil Sayles
Why colleges are the key to a fairer, greener economy
Colleges produce educated, skilled and adaptable people – and they are vital in tackling inequality, says Liz McAreavey
