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Julie Mills
All articles by Julie Mills
Why FE people need to be part of policymaking
Those making education policy decisions lack first-hand knowledge of what colleges actually do, says Julie Mills
10 March 2021
Why the skills guarantee must be local at heart
Flexibility must be built into the Lifetime Skills Guarantee so each provider can gauge local needs, writes Julie Mills
General
4 February 2021
Why the Budget was starting point, not a destination
It was great to hear FE singled out in the Budget – but we need more than just a few steps forward, writes one principal
13 March 2020
My trip to a parallel vocational-education universe
The Swiss system shows us how employers and vocational education can work hand in hand, writes Julie Mills
24 October 2019
‘Debate will be FE’s chance to push for real change’
The FE sector could benefit from Monday’s Westminster debate – but let’s see who turns up, says principal Julie Mills
18 January 2019