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...
A catering and hospitality lecturer at The Sheffield College has been shortlisted for a national industry award. Andy Gabbitas, Chef Lecturer, is a finalist in…
Apprentice supervisors and line managers who deploy softer management skills effectively find it harder to deliver more practical support techniques, according to the latest research.…
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor students have begun a major two-year project to restore Georgian cranes at historic fortress Caer Belan. Learners studying Marine Engineering in Pwllheli will…
Employers, learners and practitioners from across Wales who have excelled in apprenticeship programmes delivered by Cambrian Training Company and its sub-contractors will be celebrated at…
The May 2025 ONS Labour market overview for the UK was released today. Employment Rates The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64…
It’s rare to find a government initiative that delivers clear value to businesses and individuals, boosts productivity and tackles inequality, all without financial risk to…
Stoke on Trent College T Level learner Aaron Mollart is planning a career in surveying in construction once he finishes studying. Construction has always been…
A new set of National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Resilience and Emergencies have been published by standard setting organisation The Workforce Development Trust, as an…
Bradford College scooped a trophies haul at the 2025 West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford. The event saw three apprentices…
EHL Hospitality Business School is proud to announce the launch of its five-year philanthropic initiative, (Em)Power on, designed to embed philanthropy at the heart of…
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