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Kathleen Henehan
All articles by Kathleen Henehan
Is it good news or bad news on apprenticeships?
The apprenticeships system remains focused more on older apprentices and higher levels of study, says Kathleen Henehan
26 July 2019
‘Apprenticeships benefit the “already-haves”’
An employer-led system disproportionately favours staff who already hold qualifications, writes Kathleen Henehan
28 March 2019
‘There is a gap in opportunities for young people’
Yesterday’s apprenticeship statistics show there is still a lot of cause for concern, writes Kathleen Henehan
1 March 2019
Drop in younger apprentices ‘could be a major problem’
The main focus of apprenticeships should be putting young people into skilled, fulfilling careers, says Kathleen Henehan
24 January 2019
‘Who is really benefitting from apprenticeships?’
Damian Hinds wants apprenticeships to help people into skilled, well-paid jobs. But do they, asks Kathleen Henehan
7 December 2018
Apprenticeships: What the new DfE figures tell us
Apprenticeship starts increased by 20 per cent in July – but the overall picture is gloomier, writes Kathleen Henehan
25 October 2018