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Alan Thomson
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Red tape tops irritants table for FE teachers
Time spent dealing with bureaucracy and poor student behaviour are among the top irritants for FE teachers
30 October 2009
Diplomas stymied by lack of school backing, claims union
New report says a failure to collaborate and unhelpful competition are threatening delivery
30 October 2009
Bodies battle it out over maintenance grant value
Two conflicting reports on pound;600m EMA scheme reveal mixed reviews of the incentive’s success
23 October 2009
What price professional independence?
Comment: Alan Thomson
16 October 2009
Manifestos make case for radical FE rethink
With the forthcoming general election in their sights, the 157 Group and Association of Colleges pitch their ideas for a less bureaucratic and better funded future
16 October 2009
FE: Declare CPD or lose licence
Institute for Learning ready to get tough on teachers in new year as 78,000 fail to submit professional development records
16 October 2009