Prevent Duty Guidance – how will this affect FE?
Posted on 06/08/2015 in Articles
Earlier this year Government laid out their plans and guidance on the ‘Prevent Duty’ initiative which is one of four strands that make up the Counter Terrorism Strategy...
Read this articleThe Leadership Kaleidoscope
Posted on 25/06/2015 in Articles
The shape of leadership is changing in FE, although in some colleges it is changing full circle. Discuss! Whilst it is an undisputable that Government(s) has made significant...
Read this articleCan you afford to use Paper Timesheets?
Posted on 25/06/2015 in Articles
Have you ever wondered what the cost of processing paper timesheets, payslips and contract advices are? We asked ourselves the same question over 6 years ago. As a national...
Read this articleDo you have the right balance for your Apprenticeship delivery?
Posted on 25/06/2015 in Articles
How do you respond to the needs of local businesses quickly and efficiently whilst delivering a robust and quality controlled framework, ensuring you have the right Assessor in...
Read this articleThe Importance of Quality and Compliance
Posted on 15/05/2015 in Articles
At Protocol, quality and compliance really is at the heart of everything we do. Sounds like a cliché I know, but as Protocol’s Quality Manager, which I have been now for nearly...
Read this articleHow good is FE at Succession Planning?
Posted on 08/05/2015 in Articles
I was intrigued at the national furore a few weeks ago when our Prime Minister announced very publically that in approximately 5+ year’s time he plans to step down. Only in an...
Read this articleTime to regain control over your staffing costs
Posted on 30/04/2015 in Articles
As the CEO of the sector’s only dedicated provider of recruitment and agency services you might be forgiven for expecting me to beat our ‘agency drum’ in this article and...
Read this articleWhat IS a fair fee for Recruitment?
Posted on 30/04/2015 in Articles
We've all had them, the invoice sent by a Recruitment Agency when one of your managers has taken on a staff member that was provided on a temporary basis through the agency. These...
Read this articleAppointing a Principal – the Key Factors in Today’s Market
Posted on 30/04/2015 in Articles
Appointing a new Principal is one of the key decisions any Corporation Board will make. How they approach this and the type of Principal they appoint will set the strategic...
Read this articleIs your college a going concern?
Posted on 21/04/2015 in Articles
As featured in FE Week Well, is it? And will it be in 2 years time? If you are unsure, then your college might be suffering from early or later symptoms of perhaps the fastest...
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