Mandy Crawford-Lee is the Chief Executive of the University Vocational Awards Council, based at the University of Bolton
4 pieces
Newest first, since March 2018
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The future of higher and degree apprenticeships under Labour
There is growing disquiet around Labour’s growth and skills levy plans. Mandy Crawford-Lee asks what lies ahead for higher and degree apprenticeships
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Whoever the next Chancellor is, a comprehensive skills policy is a must
For Mandy Crawford-Lee, skills planning for all ages and at all levels must be at the top of the next government’s in-tray
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A vocational view on access and participation is needed from the regulator
Mandy Crawford-Lee argues that Office for Students needs to actively include degree apprenticeships and technical education in its access and participation plans
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Mixed fortunes and milestones for universities in apprenticeship delivery
The UVAC director of policy and operations, Mandy Crawford-Lee, takes issues with old-fashioned opinions and inappropriate mechanisms stopping institutions from fully engaging with degree apprenticeships.