Last week brought a welcome signal that the government is ready to rethink GCSE maths resits. Education Secretary Lucy Powell acknowledged that failing to get...
In a few short weeks, tens of thousands of young people fresh from receiving their A-level and BTEC results will head off to university to...
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,...
We’re on the lookout for our next ambassadors – the people who will help to represent the voices of our young customers. We’re on the…
With 39% of UK businesses, 36% of primary schools and 26% of charities reporting a cyber attack over the last year, it’s clear that cybersecurity…
The cost-of-living crisis cannot be tackled without recognising the double whammy of tight labour market conditions and stagnant economic growth. Poor productivity and low attainment…
The Skills World Live Radio Show continues to be invited to record its award winning format at other really cool and interesting events. It was…
Ministerial role The minister’s responsibilities include: children’s social care (including child protection, children in care and adoption, care leavers, local authority innovation and intervention, and…
Ministerial role The minister’s responsibilities include: child protection (including protection from child sexual exploitation and safeguarding), local authority children’s social care and family law children…
Over 500 Fife College students have been celebrating this week at the College’s Graduation. Six ceremonies have taken place at St Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy this…
Ministerial role The minister’s responsibilities include: apprenticeships including the apprenticeship levy, traineeships and institutes of technology technical education and skills, including T-levels careers education, information…
Passionate teachers with new ideas to improve the attainment of disadvantaged children are being urged to apply for the Let Teachers SHINE funding competition. The…
Ministerial role The minister’s Department for Education responsibilities include: universities and higher education reform higher education student finance (including the Student Loans Company) widening participation…
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