Lord Agnew, Chair of the House of Lords special inquiry Numeracy for Life Committee summarises the findings and conclusions of the Committee’s year-long inquiry. For...
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the UK economy, yet encouraging more of them to participate in apprenticeships remains a challenge. While much...
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...
When there’s a clamour from the world outside trying to discredit EDI approaches it becomes more important than ever to demonstrate how supporting people benefits…
Delayed or incomplete information sharing between schools and local services is leaving colleges without the key insights they need to support young people effectively, limiting…
Government shown to still lack understanding of parents’ difficulties in navigating system as report calls for better local transport options to benefit communities and reduce…
One in four employees are hoping to start a new job in the coming year, with many chasing higher wages and more recognition from their…
Oaklands College has proudly supported local charity Help 4 the Homeless by hosting a community pop-up shop and donation sorting hub during the February half-term…
Oaklands College proudly marked National Apprenticeship Week with a vibrant and engaging programme of events designed to celebrate the value of apprenticeships and strengthen partnerships…
Oaklands College alumnus Matt Weston made history at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina by winning two gold medals, becoming the first British athlete…
Musical Theatre students at Oaklands College were treated to an inspiring masterclass when acclaimed West End performer Jack Wilcox visited the College to deliver an…
A talented team of 3 student chefs from Oaklands College has secured a coveted place in the finals of the prestigious Zest Quest Asia competition,…
Shipley College has recently launched a coordinated, College-wide initiative to raise awareness of misogyny and violence against women and girls, bringing together safeguarding workshops, GCSE…
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