As we await Alan Milburn’s final review of young people and work, much of the debate has understandably focused on the scale of youth inactivity,...
A college can achieve a strong staff survey response rate and still fail to hear from some of the people it most needs to understand....
In a special feature for FE News to mark Get the Nation Learning Week, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation brings together members...
The Government’s Youth Guarantee is a welcome recognition that too many young people are being left behind. But if it is to succeed over the...
Picture a meeting that covers a change to timetables, a new adjustments plan, or a restructure proposal. Everyone nods. Actions are agreed. Then, over the...
There has been increased debate over youth participation in education and employment, and the scale of the challenge is undeniable. Nearly one million young people...
Every November the Department for Education counts the school workforce, and every year the headline is about teachers. This year's count, published last month, is...
Think about the young people leaving further education this year. One might be heading to university. Another is starting an apprenticeship. One is going straight...
The forthcoming Budget and the Milburn Review will bring further focus onto participation, opportunity and workforce development; apprenticeships are once again set to occupy a...
Kerry Boffey of FIN asks if nominee training is about preparing for an Ofsted inspection or should it be doing something much bigger. Of course,...
Six spin-outs in areas from biomanufacturing in space to environmentally conscious fashion have progressed during a UKRI Research England pilot which demonstrated the success of…
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is pleased to announce the launch of the SIAS Level 2 Certificate Fundamentals of Paper Technology, a qualification for…
Further education colleges across the UK continue to demonstrate resilience and ingenuity in the face of sustained financial pressure. While funding remains constrained and costs…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 847: 16th May 2026. After DfE’s new investment in research centres to shape education policy, could this have a knock-on…
A record 7,500 visitors enjoyed glorious sunshine and a packed programme of family activities as Lambing Weekend returned to Oaklands College in St Albans. Families…
For the first time, young people with special educational needs (SEND) on HMRC’s Supported Internship programme will experience workplace opportunities across the civil service thanks…
Two-day programme showcased skills and technologies driving UK’s low-carbon transition Middlesbrough College students have taken part in a two-day event designed to highlight career opportunities in…
A talented New City College student is making his mark in the world of professional cookery after achieving outstanding success in two highly respected competitions.…
Shipley College is strengthening the support it offers to students at every stage of their journey, with a dedicated progression coaching role designed to help…
The new figures reveal a 43% increase on last year’s results The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released updated figures for its New Entrant Support…
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