The government's plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
According to the Student Mental Health Study, 37% of first-year university students show moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. This is nearly double the national rate for...
The biggest challenges facing the further education workforce are no great secret. Pay remains a big concern. Funding pressures limit what colleges can offer, while recruitment difficulties...
This week, NSCG Stafford College hosted its annual Next Steps Fayre, giving students the opportunity to explore a wide range of future career pathways. More…
STUDENTS are being encouraged to “pause” and prioritise their mental health thanks to a new initiative launched by the wellbeing team at Coleg Cambria. With…
A new Ofsted report, published today, describes the challenges some schools and colleges face in supporting children in care to reach their potential, due to inconsistencies in local authority practice, unclear national…
One of Derby’s newest buildings has been recognised for its impressive design and contribution to the city’s regeneration. The Cavendish Building – home to the University of Derby’s International Business School – has won the New Building…
Social Media and Young People, Part 2: The Case For In Part 1, we examined the mounting evidence against social media – from the Zuckerberg…
This Thursday 12 March is University Mental Health Day, when we focus on the specific issues facing students and how they impact wellbeing. This year…
“You are never too old, never too late and never too busy learn.” That’s the rallying message Adult Community Learning (ACL) Practitioner Christopher Roberts has…
Around 40 students from four colleges took part in a regional maths competition in Ipswich. The event was hosted by Suffolk New College (SNC) whose…
Two tutors from the College of North West London (part of United Colleges Group) have been selected to feature in a national campaign by Sky…
Creating ‘O’r gair i’r gerdd’, a Welsh-medium creative writing and poetry course designed in response to demand from adult learners, has won praise from Estyn…
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