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27 Oct 2021 Opinions

Further Education Funding is in a Critical State

Imran Tahir, Institute for Fiscal Studies

This month, Imran Tahir, Research Economist for the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and co-author of the IFS’ recent research into FE and Sixth Form spending in England, argues that the...

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28 Sep 2021 Opinions

There's an Urgent Need for Investment in Training and Apprenticeships

Jane Hickie, AELP

This month, Jane Hickie, chief executive of the AELP, argues the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill currently lacks ambition, and needs broadening in order to ensure a sustainable...