Author
Brendan Coulson
Brendan Coulson is Head of Technical Education at Nottingham Trent University where he leads on the development of higher technical qualifications. He is a trustee for the Raleigh Learning Trust.
4 pieces
Newest first, since January 2022
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The LLE could finally help accelerated degrees make sense
The advent of the lifelong learning entitlement may mean a new wave of interest in accelerated degrees. Brendan Coulson explains
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What we still need to talk about when it comes to the LLE
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement remains a central part of government’s post-18 skills planning. For Vy Chuong and Brendan Coulson, there are still questions that need to be asked
With Vy Chuong
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If flexibility is the future then the apprenticeship levy should get on board
A more flexible apprenticeship levy could better meet employers’ skills needs and boost uptake of higher technical qualifications, Brendan Coulson argues
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What does the higher technical “kitemark” really mean?
Approval processes for higher technical qualifications are complex, unclear, and risk confusing students, providers, and employers. Brendan Coulson asks what can be done