The Mark by Bridgehead Education

In this interview, Bridgehead's Managing Director, William Walter, sits down with Adam Thompson, Labour MP for Erewash. Prior to his election in 2024, Adam worked at the University of Nottingham as a research scientist, including a stint teaching degree apprenticeships in Foundation Engineering and Physical Sciences. In the interview, Adam reflects on his experience teaching degree apprenticeships...

 In this episode, I sit down with Richard Foster -Fletcher, global AI advisor, founder of MKAI, and ever present commentator on the implications of AI in FE. In our conversation, we explore his perspectives on the potential, challenges, and reality of AI in the sector. We look first to the wider AI landscape: where it is, and where it's heading. We consider why and how the FE and skills sector...

In our first ever podcast edition of The Mark, we sit down with Tom Burton, Head of Apprenticeship Delivery and Employer Engagement at York St John University. In our conversation, we tackle Tom's perspectives on the “artificial dichotomy” between entry level and higher level apprenticeships, dive into his thoughts on the new growth and skills levy, look to the sector's future, and conside...