Why the UK’s Skills Vision Needs a Digital Spine

A woman is building a tower of digital components.

The Government’s Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper (DfE, 2025) sets out an ambitious plan to align education with the needs of a changing economy. It promises flexibility, lifelong learning, and regional empowerment — a vision many in the sector have long championed. Yet, beneath the rhetoric of transformation lies a familiar omission: the digital … Continue reading Why the UK’s Skills Vision Needs a Digital Spine

Isolation to Inclusion: Scaling Kindness in Digital Classrooms

This blog is adapted from a keynote presenation delivered at the Perlego Community Event, Dec 2024. Online education has expanded educational accessibility, facilitating participation by individuals from a wide range of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Yet behind each screen is an individual juggling work, family, or new careers—people who often feel disconnected from their peers … Continue reading Isolation to Inclusion: Scaling Kindness in Digital Classrooms

University Assessment: It’s Time to Stop Tinkering Around the Edges

Two years ago, I published an article introducing a framework for AI and university assessment, aiming to clarify opportunities, challenges, and implementation strategies. This framework has repeatedly proven valuable in discussions with universities seeking to modernise their assessment practices. Yet, despite rapid technological advances, particularly in generative AI, and evolving workplace demands, the higher education … Continue reading University Assessment: It’s Time to Stop Tinkering Around the Edges