#SkillsWorldLive Radio Show
by FE News
Presented by Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show builds on the popular podcast series, #SkillsWorld on FE News, where Tom interviewed some of the leading figures shaping the post-compulsory education and skills systems, including apprenticeships. Originally created to help bring people together and connect the world of FE during the coronavirus outbreak, season 2 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show will take place every Friday 10:30am to 11:30am. Supported by the Federation of Awarding Bodies, their Platinum Partners' programme, and in association with FE News, #SkillsWorld Radio Show Live will carry: — weekly interviews with special guests making headlines from around the globe — phone-ins for people working in the Further Education and skills sector, including apprenticeships — analysis of the key issues affecting employers, learners, providers and awarding bodies — top tunes from the 80s, 90s and 2000s Your World. Skills
Episodes
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Skills World Live at the Battle of Ideas Festival
This week, presenter Tom Bewick, was asked to question a panel at the Battle of Ideas Festival taking place in London.
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Skills World Live Roadshow: Leeds City Region Skills Development and esports
This week, we’re in Leeds as we co-produce the show, sponsored by Pearson, with BTEC Media Production students at Leeds City College’s Quarry Hill Campus.
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Skills Minister, Andrea Jenkyns sets out her stall at Brexit rally
Delivering a keynote speech to the Bruges Group on Monday 3 October, Jenkyns told a gathering of party members that she felt the government had another major fight on its hands, at least equivalent to the Brexit process. On the FE and skills brief, minister Jenkyns said: “A skilled modern economy...
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The Great Skills Debate at the Labour Party Conference
The Great Skills Debate at the Labour Party Conference. For the first time, Skills World Live Radio Show hit the main party political conference season, starting with Labour in Liverpool. It comes at a time when: The UK is the second slowest in the G7 for productivity grow (output per hour…
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Skills World Live Radio Show: Summer Exam Series: What lessons can we learn?
This week, Dr Jo Saxton, the Chief Regulator at Ofqual, makes her inaugural appearance on the Skills World Live Radio Show. Presenter, Tom Bewick, interviewed the quango chief about four key issues: The roll out of plans to tackle grade inflation as a result of the pandemic? What lessons will be...
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Skills World Live Roadshow: Levelling-up through further education and skills in the West Midlands
After a short break, the award winning Skills World Live Radio Show is back with its ‘on the road’ format of the podcast! This week, we’re co-producing the show with Level BTEC Media Production students at Walsall College in the West Midlands. Sponsored by Pearson. Themed, ‘Levelling-up through...
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Skills World Live Radio Show XMAS special, co-presented with UK Employment Minister, Mims Davies MP and Tom Bewick
Check out our Christmas special of the programme (!) When Tom Bewick shared the presenter mic for the first time with the UK’s employment minister, Mims Davies MP. Before entering Parliament, Mims was previously a local BBC radio DJ. So, the Skills World Live production team were honoured to…
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Are we doing enough to tackle youth unemployment? #SkillsWorldLive Radio 4.5
After the successful FAB conference, where the programme aired two outside broadcasts, the Skills World Live Radio Show returns to its familiar surrounds of the livestream studio. On this week’s show, Tom Bewick goes Head to Head with Lord Shipley, the chair of the House of Lords committee on…
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Was the Chancellor’s budget for FE a giant con? #SkillsWorldLive Radio 4.2
In this week’s show, Skills World Live presenter Tom Bewick, looks at the impact of the recent Budget and Spending Review for FE and skills. The Department for Education says the three year settlement for FE will result in a 26 per cent real terms increase on levels invested in 2019. However,...
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How do we solve the skills crisis? #SkillsWorldLive Radio 4.1
Welcome back to a brand new season of the Skills World Live Radio Show! Thank you for sticking with the number one podcast in FE. In this episode, presenter, Tom Bewick, explores why we have a skills crisis in the UK and what can be done about it. After all, you can’t read a newspaper or switch…
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#SkillsWorldLive Radio Show on the road at Oldham College 3.17
To end Season 3 of the radio show, I was delighted when Alun Francis, the principal and chief executive of Oldham College invited us to record the last episode of the series at the campus business centre which has recently been constructed. It was a real pleasure to have such close involvement…
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Will the Spending Review deliver for FE? #SkillsWorldLIVE 3.16
The #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show is back! In this 50-minute special the show’s presenter, Tom Bewick, asks the important question “Will the Spending Review deliver for FE?”. After the news, Tom speaks to Rt Anne Milton the Former skills minister, Julian Gravatt from Association of Colleges and…
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Level 3 quals review outcome: what next? #SkillsWorldLive 3.14
During this week’s show, Presenter, Tom Bewick focusses on the Post-16 review of qualifications at Level 3 and the recent Skills for Success report from The Open University and Be the Business. Tom kicks of the show with a 1-2-1 interview with Chief Executive of VTCT and Federation of Awarding...
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Is the Baker Clause on careers advice fit for purpose? #SkillsWorldLive 3.13
In our 13th episode of the third season, Tom Bewick dives into the Baker Clause and the current state of careers advice. In the first 1-2-1 interview of the show, Tom interviews Ruth Gilbert, Honorary Fellow, UCL Institute of Education and Group Education Director at Qdos/Manor. In the first chat...
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What does the future of assessment and qualifications look like? #SkillsWorldLive 3.12
In today’s episode of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show, Tom Bewick explores the future of qualifications and assessment with special guests. After the news Tom interviews Robert Halfon MP, Chair of the Education Select Committee, about learning loss, catch-up support in further education and the...
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Will there be enough jobs in the green economy? #SkillsWorldLive 3.11
In this week’s episode of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show, Presenter Tom Bewick discusses all things green economy with a range of special guests. Kicking off the show, Tom interviews Gordon Marsden, Former Labour MP for Blackpool South & Shadow Minister for Higher, Further Education and Skills,...
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Is it time to give all adults a universal skills account? #SkillsWorldLive 3.10
After a two-week break, the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show is back for its tenth episode of the third series: Is it time to give all adults a universal skills account? Presenter, Tom Bewick, kicks off the show with a 1-2-1 interview with City & Guilds Chief Executive, Kirstie Donnelly, before...
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Is the relationship between FE providers and government the right one? #SkillsWorldLive 3.9
In the ninth episode of Series 3 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show, we investigate the relationship between FE providers and the government. Presenter, Tom Bewick, begins the show with a special 1-2-1 interview with Lord Blunkett, 22 years on from his seminal Green Paper, the Learning Age. In…
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Why is it important to have diversity in apprenticeships? #SkillsWorldLive 3.8
Presenter, Tom Bewick, kicks off episode 8 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show in a 1-2-1 interview with journalist, commentator, and author, David Goodhart. Following on from the 1-2-1 Tom speaks to Jo Maher, Principal & CEO at Loughborough College and Safaraz Ali, co-founder & Head of Pathway...
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FE White Paper: Revolution, or damp squib? #SkillsWorldLive 3.7
Presenter, Tom Bewick, kicks off episode 7 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show in conversation with David Gallagher, Chief Executive of NCFE. In the first chat segment of the show Tom speaks to Simon Ashworth, Chief Policy Officer at AELP and Luke Sibieta, Research Fellow at the Institute for…
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Should we adopt a Baccalaureate in England? #SkillsWorldLive 3.6
The theme of today’s episode is based on @EDSKthinktank’s recent report: Re-assessing the future (Part 2). Presenter, Tom Bewick, kicks off this week’s episode with a three-way debate between Jill Duffy, Chief Executive of OCR and Tom Richmond, Founder and Director of EDSK. Following on from the...
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Disaster looms: Are we facing a shortage of digital skills post-Covid? #SkillsWorldLive 3.5
In the fifth episode of the third series of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show, Tom Bewick begins the show with an exclusive interview with interim Chief Regulator of Ofqual, Simon Lebus. In the second and third chat segments of the show, Tom delves into the recent research from WorldSkills UK,...
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Will this summer’s exam results be a week of glory? #SkillsWorldLive 3.4
After a two-week break for the Easter holidays, the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show returns for episode 4 as Tom Bewick discusses this summer’s exam results. Kicking off the show with his first guests; John Cope and Mark Lehain, Tom discusses last year’s exams fiasco and what this year might hold. In...
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Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: Will we go back to the office commute? #SkillsWorldLive 3.3
In the third episode of Series 3 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show, @TomBewick discusses all things @Zoom with special guests. The show features a 1-2-1 interview with the Shadow Secretary of State for Education, Kate Green MP, followed by a discussion between Tom, Susanna Lawson (OneFile) and...
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Lost learning during the pandemic: How do our young people recover? #SkillsWorldLive 3.2
In the second episode of Series 3 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show, Tom Bewick discusses lost learning during the pandemic and how our young people will recover. The show begins with a 1-2-1 interview between Tom and Lord Baker, followed by a discussion on lost learning with Rod Bristow from...
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Has the Budget delivered for FE? #SkillsWorldLive 3.1
In the first episode of Series 3 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show Tom Bewick discusses whether the budget has delivered for the FE sector, with guests: Kirstie Donnelly, City & Guilds David Hughes, AoC Sue Pember, Holex David Gallagher, NCFE The show kicks-off with an interview between Tom and...
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#SkillsWorldLIVE Season 3 Trailer
New Season of #SkillsWorldLIVE is out now! The #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show is aired live every Friday at 10:30am on the Skills World Live Productions website.
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Diversity in FE, what can be done about it?
Diversity in FE, what can be done about it? On #SkillsWorldLive tonight, guests include: Kirsti Lord | Calvin Robinson | Shola West | Robin Landman | Frank Douglas | Safaraz Ali | David Russell discussing: Diversity in FE, what can be done about it?
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The Future of FE - What do awarding bodies think?
The Future of FE - What do awarding bodies think?
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What do college leaders think?
On #SkillsWorldLive tonight, guests include: Mims Davies | Sue Pember | Martin Doel | Sam Parrett | Fiona Chalk | Amanda Melton are discussing: Part 2. Future of FE: what do college leaders and Governors think? #SkillsWorldLive 2.10: Thursday 26th November 2020 Presented by the Chief Executive of...
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What do ITP leaders think?
Future of FE: What do ITP leaders think? #SkillsWorldLive 2.9: Thursday 5th November 2020 On #SkillsWorldLive tonight, guests include: Mark Dawe | Susanna Lawson | Jill Whittaker | Sean Cosgrove | Martin Hottass | Simon Ashworth are discussing the Future of FE: What do ITP leaders think?…
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Levelling Up: from rhetoric to reality?
On #SkillsWorldLive tonight, guests: Glenys Stacey | Steven Cooper | Carl Ward | Helen Barnard | Alun Francis | Elena Magrini | Rebecca Conway are discussing Levelling up: from rhetoric to reality? #SkillsWorldLive 2.8: Thursday 29th October 2020 Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation...
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Are we doing enough for disadvantaged learners?
On #SkillsWorldLive tonight, guests include: David Hughes | Dr Ann Limb | Laura-Jane Rawlings | Rachel Cunliffe are discussing: "Are we doing enough for disadvantaged learners?" #SkillsWorldLive 2.7: Thursday 22nd October 2020 Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies,...
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Is it time to re-think learner assessment?
Tonight's guests include: Lord Ken Baker | Alistair McConville | Bill Watkin | Sally Dicketts | Professor Bill Lucas | Charlotte Bosworth #SkillsWorldLive 2.6: Thursday 15th October 2020 Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive is a new...
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The Lifetime Skills Guarantee: What's in the small print? #SkillsWorldLive 2.5
Tonight's guests include: Kirstie Donnelly | David Gallagher | Julie Mills | Shola West | Mark Corney #SkillsWorldLive 2.5: Thursday 8th October 2020 Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive is a new radio show that builds on the popular...
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What should be in the FE White Paper?
Tonight's guests include: Ella Whelan | Tom Richmond | Anthony Impey | Simon Ashworth | David Hughes | Ann Franke #SkillsWorldLive 2.3: Thursday 24th September 2020 Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive is a new radio show that builds…
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Will the Covid Workplace ever be the same again?
Tonight's guests include: Estelle Morris | David Goodhart | Sally Dicketts | Andy Durman | Dave Coplin | Stephen Evans Will the COVID workplace ever be the same again? Episode 2, Season 2, 17th September Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies, Tom Bewick,...
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The Summer Exams Fiasco, what happened?
The Summer Exams Fiasco, what on Earth Happened? #SkillsWorldLive 2.1: Thursday 10th September 2020 Presented by the Chief Executive of the Federation of @AwardingBodies, Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLIVE is a new radio show that builds on the popular #SkillsWorld podcast series, where Tom interviews...
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Best of #SkillsWorldLIVE - Summer Season Highlights
Tonight's guests include: Dr Gill Wyness | Gillian Keegan MP | Robert Halfon MP | Ken Skates AM | Rt Hon Charles Clarke | Rt Hon Anne Milton | Kirstie Donnelly MBE | Frank Douglas | Euan Blair | Baroness Claire Fox | Philip Augar | Mark Dawe | David Hughes | Nick Hilman | Dave Coplin | Andy…
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What lessons has the FE and the skills sector learnt so far about dealing with Covid-19? Weekly Show 5: #SkillsWorldLIVE
Tonight's guests include: Claire Fox, Academy of Ideas |Sharon Byfield, Coca Cola | Nick Hillman, HEPI | Elena Magrini, Centre for Cities | Chris Kirk, Open Classroom | Nazrene Mannie, GAN | Susanna Lawson, OneFile | Weekly Show 5: #SkillsWorldLIVE Season Finale! What lessons has the FE and the...
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#StandUpForSkills Kirstie Donnelly and Robert Halfon discuss the new City & Guilds Recovery and Resilience report
#StandUpForSkills Kirstie Donnelly and Robert Halfon discuss the new City & Guilds Recovery and Resilience report
About this show
Presented by Tom Bewick, #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show builds on the popular podcast series, #SkillsWorld on FE News, where Tom interviewed some of the leading figures shaping the post-compulsory education and skills systems, including apprenticeships.
Originally created to help bring people together and connect the world of FE during the coronavirus outbreak, season 2 of the #SkillsWorldLive Radio Show will take place every Friday 10:30am to 11:30am.
Supported by the Federation of Awarding Bodies, their Platinum Partners' programme, and in association with FE News, #SkillsWorld Radio Show Live will carry:
— weekly interviews with special guests making headlines from around the globe — phone-ins for people working in the Further Education and skills sector, including apprenticeships — analysis of the key issues affecting employers, learners, providers and awarding bodies — top tunes from the 80s, 90s and 2000s
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