New analysis of data reveals a stark numeracy divide across England, with communities in the North struggling with numbers more than those in the South....
The school 14-16 curriculum has not served the needs of all children. For too long vocational education has been the preserve of FE, especially for...
Two senior roundtables on AI adoption kept returning to the same quiet risk: the tasks that once taught young people the job are being automated...
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...
To mark Tomorrow’s Engineers Week (10 to 14 November), EngineeringUK has unveiled that 400 organisations have now committed to develop STEM outreach and inspire the…
Former Education Secretary Alan Johnson calls for system that works equally for school leavers and older workers Experts are calling on the Government to do…
Healthcare innovations that could improve doctor training, cancer diagnosis and phobia treatment were among the big winners at a prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the brightest…
Higher education is increasingly digital and diverse. Students bring different experiences, goals, and responsibilities while balancing study, work, and family. They all need learning that…
There’s a paradox at the heart of the FE sector’s approach to sustainability. We need urgent action on green skills, yet the ultimate goal should…
The government’s new curriculum review is welcome, but it’s not the revolution we need. For the first time in over a decade, we’re seeing official…
Weston College is delighted to announce the appointment of Jane Hadfield as the College’s new Chair of Governors, effective from 5th November. Jane succeeds Tim Jackson, who…
Learning and Work Institute announces the launch of the Inspire! Tutor Awards 2026, celebrating the dedication, passion, and impact of adult learning tutors across Wales.…
2025 marks 50 years of Access to Higher Education (HE) in the UK, a milestone celebrated for opening doors to adult learners who might otherwise have been…
The CBI has welcomed the government’s publication of the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper and its ambition to consolidate reforms that will support a…
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