Search

The author discusses the field of British further education during a recession. She finds that conditions are no different from times of prosperity. Businesses value good training, and students value earning power. The power to adapt quickly to the changing needs of the economy is important. Her major concern is where and how to deliver the training, on college campuses or at corporate sites. She sees a major opportunity for the field to show its essential function in increasing earning power.

The article reports on the importance of service skills in Great Britain's economic development. Young people are expected to make their career choices and find their route to qualification. The Department of Work and Pensions helps people find their way through the skills, qualification, and employment options.

The article comments on having a national skills curriculum for vocational education in Great Britain. The national curricula has provided teachers with a way to determine and meet individual needs in order to achieve well-structured and relevant national standards. Current trends suggest that learning and skills are becoming more influenced by employers. A national skill curriculum could serve as a framework in imparting skills that could further enhance an employer-led innovation.

Focuses on the quality of the 14-19 white paper, government paperwork in Great Britain. Awkward acclamations of the Tomlinson report in a paper that lays waste to its vision; Means on how the issue of disengagement addressed by the paper; Examples offered to illustrate the specialized diplomas.

Comments on the state of continuing education in Great Britain in 2005. Effects of the structures underpinning educational services; Reasons why further education lacks the brand recognition of schools and universities; Implications on education.

Comments on sabbaticals for further education college students in Great Britain. Opportunities offered by sabbaticals; Witness to an open style of working; Modern ways of working

Addresses the issue of student rating systems in Great Britain. Educational measures used to assess students' academic achievement in the country; Steps that should be taken by the government to prevent national examination results from negatively affecting students; Curriculum improvements that should be adopted in the country.

Reports on the publication of a Green Paper about children and young people at risk of harm, of offending, of under-achievement and of social exclusion in Great Britain. Challenged learners' need for encouragement; Lewisham College's commitment to delivering learning opportunities.

The article presents several letters to the editor in response to issues like further education finance in Great Britain, funding inequality for further education, and the financial obstacles that have delayed construction or repair of college buildings.