As August draws to a close, Further Education settles into a particular rhythm. INSET days land in the final week of the month, enrolment week...
The first in a new series examining international careers, employability and skills systems, and what England might responsibly learn from them. Introduction There is something...
When it comes to employees, further education doesn't suffer from a shortage of enthusiasm or dedication. In fact, an analysis of FE staff survey responses...
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system....
During this summer's heatwaves, further education and skills providers across the country found themselves trying to run assessments, practical workshops and exams in buildings, workplaces...
This summer has delivered the clearest statement of intent on skills that further education has seen in a generation. Technical education pathways from age 14,...
For social care to be fit for the future, the workforce must be central to reform. Adult social care stands at a critical moment. Demand for care...
The State of the Skills Sector 2026 reveals that skills providers largely have confidence in their own performance, but far less certainty about policy, funding,...
My first job in the civil service was working on the team delivering plans for 14-19 Diplomas in response to the Tomlinson Review. It was a...
Analysis of gender attainment gaps in T levels and other Level 3 technical qualifications shows that boys are worryingly behind at all levels in exactly...
One of the UK’s largest LGBT+ youth charities is launching a free resource ahead of LGBT+ History Month, to engage people before, during and beyond,…
New research by Craft Documents has revealed the top locations to work and live as a freelancer around the world in 2023. With the rise…
School inspections will not take place on strike days in February and March, Ofsted has said. Despite this, a school leaders’ union is calling on…
Calderdale College is inviting local engineering, manufacturing, and construction businesses to attend its upcoming employer information events, designed to educate local SMEs about the benefits…
Former @BordersCollege student Amy Simpson is a great example of how progression from college to university can promote positive steps on the career ladder. Amy…
Dancing on Ice and EastEnders’ actor Patsy Palmer dropped in for a cuppa at New City College’s Cherry Tree Café after making it through the…
Fleur Sexton discusses maths to 18 and why young people should be learning maths for a reason, not just a requirement. The latest plans to…
The government’s Levelling Up strategy has reemphasised the importance of spreading opportunity and investment more equally across the country, allowing areas outside the long-prioritised London…
The lack of diversity in STEM industries is holding back progress and preventing the industry from reaching its full potential. Investment in grassroots level is…
A new national pilot programme will bring together 1,000 teachers and 200 businesses across England to boost collaboration and improve young people’s career opportunities. The…
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