Guest policy views

Our regular guest policy views are written by senior leaders and thinkers. They aim to stimulate discussion, identify issues and contribute to debate on post-16 education, skills and employment policy. The opinions expressed are the authors' own and do not necessarily express the views of the Campaign for Learning.

Beating the NEET crisis

Posted on 25/02/2026
by Paul Bivand and Mark Corney, February 2026

Employer investment in skills and training capacity: a research and policy imperative

Posted on 23/02/2026
by Professor Ewart Keep, Oxford University, February 2026

Three asks for the Autumn Budget: Building a career guidance service to support growth

Posted on 12/11/2025
by Dr. Deirdre Hughes, University of Warwick, November 2025

Three asks for the Autumn Budget: Addressing the tensions in skills policy

Posted on 14/10/2025
by Professor Ewart Keep, Oxford University, October 2025

Three asks for the Autumn Budget: The Budget must mend the skills system for adults

Posted on 07/10/2025
by Caroline McDonald, CEO, HOLEX, October 2025

Three asks for the Autumn Budget: A better deal for 16-19 education

Posted on 29/09/2025
by James Kewin, Deputy Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association, September 2025

Will the 43,000 16–24-year-olds losing PIP increase the number of young people who are NEET?

Posted on 25/06/2025
by Paul Bivand and Mark Corney, June 2025

The Post-16 Education and Skills Paper: Loans and Modules

Posted on 02/06/2025
By Jonathan Woodhead, Birkbeck University and Mark Corney, Campaign for Learning

An insider-outsider labour market needs an insider-outsider skills policy

Posted on 14/05/2025
By Neil Carberry, Chief Executive, REC - May 2025

Spending Review 2025: the shortsighted cuts to adult education must stop

Posted on 09/04/2025
by Dr Susan Pember, HOLEX, April 2025

The importance of considering adult education in the Curriculum and Assessment Review

Posted on 21/11/2024
by Dr Susan Pember, HOLEX, November 2024

Building a stronger Skills England

Posted on 28/10/2024
By Ben Rowland, Chief Executive, AELP - October 2024

Skills England: let the industrial strategy drive English skills policy

Posted on 20/10/2024
By Neil Carberry, Chief Executive, REC - October 2024

Skills England and the Migration Advisory Committee: complexity, challenges and coordination

Posted on 10/10/2024
by Paul Bivand and Mark Corney, October 2024

Skills England should drive lifelong learning not just skills

Posted on 26/09/2024
by Dr Susan Pember, HOLEX, September 2024

Is Skills England a big deal for skills?

Posted on 17/09/2024
By David Hughes, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges - September 2024

Is Skills England a big deal for HE?

Posted on 03/09/2024
by Professor Martin Jones, Staffordshire University, September 2024

Let's talk adult education

Posted on 05/06/2024
by Dr Susan Pember, HOLEX, June 2024

Heading towards the general election - five reflections on 16-18 education

Posted on 21/05/2024
By James Kewin, Sixth Form Colleges Association - May 2024

Contribution of skills to productivity: further Treasury insights

Posted on 14/05/2024
By Paul Bivand, Labour Market Analyst - May 2024

Expanding degree apprenticeships for 18-year-olds

Posted on 25/04/2024
By Mandy Lee-Crawford, UVAC April 2024

A 14-19 phase - anyone?

Posted on 27/02/2024
By Darren Hankey, Hartlepool College of Further Education - February 2024

Preparing for the unknown: AI and Skills

Posted on 01/02/2024
By Neil Carberry, Chief Executive, REC - February 2024

What is the Treasury’s view of the contribution of skills to productivity?

Posted on 23/01/2024
By Paul Bivand, Labour Market Analyst - January 2024

16-18 education and training: participation matters

Posted on 14/11/2023
By Becci Newton, Institute for Employment Studies, November 2023

Two-year full-time technical degrees: a middle way for 18-year-olds

Posted on 07/11/2023
By John Widdowson, November 2023

Skills training and lifelong learning for adults with disabilities and long-term sickness

Posted on 30/10/2023
By Paul Bivand, Labour Market Consultant

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement after party conference season

Posted on 24/10/2023
By Jonathan Woodhead, October 2023

Parents need every penny to support 16-18 year olds in full-time FE

Posted on 17/10/2023
By Darren Hankey, Hartlepool College of Further Education - October 2023

Spot the difference: the Lifelong Learning Entitlement and lifelong learning

Posted on 09/10/2023
By Dr. Susan Pember, HOLEX - October 2023

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