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...
In this piece, Daisy outlines why in recent months there have been increasing calls for flexibility to the levy to better meet employer needs, and…
Bolton College is using Local Large Language Models (LLLMs) to redefine the design, use and management of Ada, its campus chatbot service. Explore the College’s…
In this blog, SDN and Evoko’s university and end-point assessment specialist, Emily Hughes, gives some practical reflections on external quality assurance for integrated end-point assessment. As…
In this article, Freya discusses new research from Pearson which predicts that, despite the impact of automation and augmentation on the workforce, there will be…
The higher education sector in the UK is facing a need to deliver change on multiple fronts as it grapples with how to deliver more…
A major national study of over 11,000 Year 13 students (aged 17-18) has found that a quarter have sought some form of mental health support…
Teacher training bursaries are cost effective at increasing teacher supply, according to a new NFER report. Increasing bursaries to boost teacher numbers is particularly cost…
Careers advisers and social media influencers promoting apprenticeships to Gen Z could help provide the green workers the UK needs to meet net zero, according…
More than 40 organisations and businesses are urging the government to get green skills and training onto the agenda at the forthcoming COP28 talks, arguing…
Russell Group publishes manifesto setting out vision for a bright future powered by research, innovation and future skills development The Russell Group has urged the…
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