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...
For years, employers have been telling us that something fundamental is missing in the labour market. Not technical skills, although those matter enormously, but the...
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has topped one million for the first time since 2013. Alan Milburn's independent...
As #COP26 continues in Glasgow, @SLCComms reflect on the organisation’s role in tackling climate change. Annette Garside on the changes she’s made to reduce waste:…
National training provider Learning Curve Group (@_LearningCurve) is delighted to announce the acquisition of Cardiff-based Motivational Preparation College for Training (@MPCT_HQ), in a move which…
Intuitive questions in IMI (@The_IMI) MOT e-Learning modules help technicians prepare for Annual Assessment Recognising the time pressures on MOT testers to complete their…
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced the allocation of over £200m of UK Community Renewal Funds (UKCRF) yesterday to 477 projects, with…
Passionate advocate for the fight against educational disadvantage, Wes Streeting MP (@wesstreeting) today visited University Academy 92’s (@UA92MCR) campus to discuss best practice in levelling up…
The University of Kent’s Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (iCCi) is pleased to announce the selection of the multi-award winning Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCB…
Commenting as the government releases data on GCSE performance today, showing a widened disadvantage gap in 2021 compared to previous years, Paul Whiteman, general secretary…
Today at #COP26, more than 20 countries and institutions, including the United States, Canada, Mali and Costa Rica, launched a joint statement committing to end…
As COP26 continues in Glasgow, SLC colleagues reflect on the organisation’s role in tackling climate change. CIO, Stephen Campbell shares his thoughts on our environmental…
I work in the pre-assessment team in Darlington where we receive student finance applications and supporting evidence from applicants at the beginning of their journey…
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