Re-balancing the system: take money from HE to support FE 20/10/2015 A call for the government to redirect funds from universities to boost higher level professional and technical education.
Ofqual dismisses claims that pace of reform is too fast 19/10/2015 In an evidence session to the Education Select Committee, Ofqual has rejected claims that the pace of GQ reforms has been too fast.
The future for examining: motivating teachers to get involved 16/10/2015 A new report The future for examining, explores what motivates teachers to get involved in examining.
English and maths Functional Skills to be reformed 16/10/2015 Skills Minister has commissioned programme to reform English and maths Functional Skills.
Subjects not being reformed 13/10/2015 Ofqual has published a list of subjects that will not be taught when the reform of GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications is complete.
Have we got the correct equation for English and maths in our schools and colleges? 12/10/2015 In a blog published in today’s FE Week, we consider whether we have got the correct equation for English and maths in our schools and colleges – a question we posed at this year’s political party conferences.
Government polices impact on qualifications take-up 09/10/2015 Recent changes to education policies impact on the take-up of qualifications.
Ofsted promises emphasis on post-16 options in inspections 08/10/2015 Ofsted will focus on the quality of careers guidance as part of school inspections in this academic year.
Forum for post-14 education and training established 07/10/2015 A new research centre for post-14 education and work is seeking members to join its national network.