University of Birmingham vice chancellor Adam Tickell has weighed in on the growing pressure around student loans to argue that students without A Levels or equivalent qualifications are “not really capable of graduating”. Public and political pressure on... See more
MPs have accused the Department for Education of appearing “unconcerned” about the impact on young people when they lose subsidised post-16 transport. In a report on home-to-school transport, the public accounts committee (PAC) said DfE officials did not ... See more
Sir Ian Bauckham was jolted into “stepping up” Ofqual’s work on AI misuse after students admitted to him they were using AI but were too afraid to tell their teachers. Speaking at a keynote and Q&A session at this week’s Apprenticeships and Training C... See more
The further education and skills sector is facing one of the most significant shifts in its recent history. The move from end-point assessment towards a new, principles-driven apprenticeship assessment model is more than a technical tweak, it is a fundame... See more
Nobody wants to abandon a sinking ship unless they can be confident there’s a reliable lifeboat. Launching the schools white paper and SEND consultation, Bridget Phillipson tried to reassure families and professionals alike that the new SEND system will n... See more
