Tom Bewick, Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, hosts Claire Fox and guess to discuss how Covid-19 has affected the further education and skills sector and what lessons can be learnt from this crisis so that the sector is better prepared for any future outbreak.
Claire takes part in the FE News Skills World Live podcast, hosted by Tom Bewick, the Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, alongside guests to discuss the current government target of sending 50% of young people to university and whether this approach most effectively prepares young people for the future employment.
Claire talks to Tom Bewick for the FE News ‘Skills World Live’ show to discuss further education funding, social mobility, the over-emphasis on qualifications and Brexit. Do you go along with this idea that FE has always been a poor relation in our education system? Claire Fox: Well, there’s always been that kind of Cinderella reputation. … Read more