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,...
My first job in the civil service was working on the team delivering plans for 14-19 Diplomas in response to the Tomlinson Review. It was a...
Analysis of gender attainment gaps in T levels and other Level 3 technical qualifications shows that boys are worryingly behind at all levels in exactly...
With maths education being highlighted by both Conservative and Labour at the recent political party conferences, what could the proposals and discussions mean for schools…
Student and faculty mental health found their way to the forefront of the conversation during the pandemic. Although these issues have been a part of…
In October 2023, FE News held its first-ever event: The FE Collective. At the event, we had the opportunity to talk to our epic speakers…
Mike Stark outlines secrets of skills success in new episode, entitled ‘Five-way tag teams, the proud father and a kick up the bahookie’ A straight-talking…
A father who lost his career after damaging his back has transformed his life with a First-Class degree from the University of Salford. Matthew Livesey,…
On Monday, Baroness Tyler will be introducing a Bill requiring every school to have access to a qualified mental health professional. The Bill places a…
Women are gradually making in-roads into STEM. In this article we celebrate the female role models who have led the way. Whether it is vaccine…
A conference held at the University of Winchester to highlight the work of an often overlooked and under-appreciated area of nursing has been pronounced a…
The University of Birmingham’s Brazil Institute celebrated its official opening in the presence of His Excellency Mr Antonio Patriota, Brazil Ambassador to the UK. Building on…
Students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) campuses have been marking European Week for Waste Reduction this week, by a series of enterprises which promote…
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