Apprenticeships up 5% but access for young people remains a challenge
Today the Department for Education (DfE) has published new data on apprenticeships in England. Becca Gooch, Head of Research at EngineeringUK, who has been analysing…
Month: November 2025
Scottish accreditation of new global sustainability qualification
ACCA Professional Diploma in Sustainability meets market demand for a recognised programme to help finance professionals champion sustainability ACCA’s (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)…
Miranda Thomas appointed Executive Director of ESBF
Experienced education leader Miranda Thomas has joined Engineers and Scientists in Business Fellowship (ESBF) in the newly created role of Executive Director. Miranda joins ESBF…
Luminate Education Group receives first Bronze award for Race Equality Charter pilot
Luminate Education Group has received the first Bronze award as part of a pilot to develop a new pathway for the Race Equality Charter (REC).…
Buckinghamshire College Group Welcomes Marlow Studios Approval for a New Era in Creative Education
Buckinghamshire College Group is delighted to welcome the Secretary of State’s approval for Marlow Studios, a landmark decision that signals a new era for the…
Exeter College unveils strategic plan to tackle the South West’s construction skills shortage
The South West region’s Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), Exeter College, has announced its initial plans to deliver its CTEC program and lead the region’s response…
Why careers advice alone won’t increase the number of young apprentices
By Richard Spear I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard people blaming a lack of careers advice for the relatively low uptake…
BSDC enhances global learning through Exchange2Change initiative
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) has been embracing global learning through the Exchange2Change programme with students from Kempten, Germany. The exciting international exchange initiative…
City of Westminster College becomes first Further Education college in London to partner with UK Music
City of Westminster College (CWC), part of United Colleges Group, is delighted to have been named as a Music Academic Partnership (MAP) institution with UK…
HRUC and Pearson to trial new approach to post-16 GCSE maths resits
A year-long trial aims to improve confidence, reduce exam pressure and better support outcomes and experiences for thousands of students trapped in the repeated resit…
