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Guardian Professional,
10 Sep 2014:
The quality of teaching in English and maths is not good enough, too much careers guidance is weak and local authorities aren’t tracking progress effectively, according to the inspectorate
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6 Sep 2014: Liam Byrne’s policy report has good ideas, but needs to go further in addressing unfair treatment of different institutions
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Guardian Professional,
31 Aug 2014:
Unless leaders are given the time to research and think of solutions to the challenges the sector faces, further education will remain marginalised
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Guardian Professional, 20 Aug 2014:
Whether it's the use of simulators in lessons or fingerprinting to track attendance, there's much UK colleges can learn from their Indian counterparts
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Guardian Professional, 17 Aug 2014:
Ofsted inspections are stifling the further education sector. A peer review system would work much better, argues college manager Jayne Stigger
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Guardian Professional,
13 Aug 2014:
Written tests aren't always the best way to assess learning – Matt Wingfield shares his top five methods that could be more effective for further education
• Students will be the losers if vocational courses are forced to include exams -
Guardian Professional, 10 Aug 2014:
There is a clear role for colleges in the higher education market, developing vocational and technical degrees for local and regional economies
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Guardian Professional, 10 Jul 2014:
Apprenticeships are not improving young peoples' skills enough to provide a real alternative to university, according to new research
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Guardian Professional,
24 Jun 2014:
Six weeks of frantic window dressing won't secure you an outstanding. Overhauling your approach to data is the secret ingredient, says college principal Chris Thomson
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Guardian Professional, 17 Jun 2014: The government should introduce a VAT rebate for sixth-form colleges to ease the funding crisis and bring them in line with academies and maintained schools
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Guardian Professional, 12 Jun 2014:
From allowing further education teachers to identify key areas for development to removing capability procedures, Matt O'Leary shares his ideas for improving graded observations
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Guardian Professional,
11 Jun 2014:
New research recommends alternative methods of assessment for further education professionals including peer review and student feedback
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Guardian Professional, 4 Jun 2014:
But should the pass-fail marking for apprentices be swapped for grades? Let us know your views, and give us your advice on ways to motivate students
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Guardian Professional, 4 Jun 2014: As VQ Day 2014 gets underway, Jan Hodges argues that to get rid of the two-tier system, further education must ensure its success stories aren't just a well-kept secret
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30 May 2014:
Complaints about poor education standards, but LSBF Group denies list of grievances from staff
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