Jon Case, Chief Executive Birchfield Interactive discusses the benefits of procuring SCORM-compliant curriculum-mapped content for learning platforms and how this can ensure consistency for ICT and huge cost savings for LAs!

The authors, Susannah Constable and Katy Morris discuss some of the options open to local and sub-regional government to improve productivity gap and the challenge presented by a lack of engagement from business.

The Commissioner of Human Rights discusses the plight of the Roma people in Europe and urges for a comprehensive approach to address this injustice while arguing for giving Roma children inclusive quality education as part of the solution.

The Learning and Skills Councils are being replaced with some their responsibilities being taken over by local authorities while the adult skills domain would see more market led approaches. The authors explore the impact of these changes.