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Alan Thomson
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Jobs may be Neets’ best option at 16, says report
A bid to get more young people into education and training may be damaging the chances of unemployed 16- and 17-year-olds who would do better getting a job, says the Association of Learning Providers.
19 February 2010
157 Group: ‘inefficient’ small school sixth forms must go
Leading colleges say a cull would deliver better value for money and raise quality of provision
19 February 2010
Are too many chiefs fuelling FE’s pay gap?
Comment: Alan Thomson
19 February 2010
Degrees are academic in quest for parity
Comment: Alan Thomson
12 February 2010
Bid to boost inclusion is ‘superficial’, says report
Target-driven system accused of failing minority groups with inflexible and simplistic initiatives
12 February 2010
MPs back ‘immediate’ right for FE staff to teach in schools
Those with QTLS status should be allowed to tutor post-14 pupils, committee concludes
12 February 2010