I had an article published in FE News a few days ago, lambasting the British government for attempting to slice a further 2-3% off the...

To be honest, I've always felt a bit conflicted about PIAAC - the OECD's 'Programme for the International Assessment of Adult...

There's a nice, if slightly nervy/surreal, feeling about seeing your name in print. Not just online, in actual printed print. And in...

Frankly, the last couple of months have been crazy. I've built up an extensive list of things to update and opine (rant...) about - which...

I went back to Maynooth University last week, for the first time since graduating from my Masters almost a year ago. The occasion was the...

You may have noticed the phonetic spelling of my name at the top of each page on this website. It's something I was introduced to a few...

A lot has happened in the last few months. I've become Co-Chair of NATECLA, joined the staff team at North West Migrants Forum (whilst...

I'd like to wish all my followers and contacts a wonderful festive break and a successful 2024. Enjoy whatever downtime you're able to...

I attended the graduation ceremony for my Masters last week, drawing a line under my year-long career break and self-imposed period of...

Discussion, collaboration and praxis aren't optional extras for educators and education professionals. We ALL need thinking and sharing...

Yesterday, shortly after offering my customary congratulations to everyone receiving their Level 3 qualification results across England,...

Every so often, I'm going to use this space to share a few thoughts about the adult and community landscape across these islands - and...