The government has long stated its intention to reduce the number of young people who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). But...
Working in early careers, I see every day what apprenticeships mean for young people, especially when university isn’t affordable, doesn’t fit how they learn or...
Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation and Investments Manager at the awarding organisations NCFE, explains why assessment must continue to keep pace with sector reforms if learners are to achieve the outcomes...
Never has there been a more relevant time to talk about transition for young people and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As...
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a distant disruption with futuristic potential; it is reshaping the global workforce as we know it. The real challenge is...
The construction industry presents a significant opportunity for skilled workers, with demand continuing to grow. Our Construction Workforce Outlook shows that we need over 47,000 additional workers across the...
Why maintaining academic integrity now requires secure infrastructure, proportionate controls and institutional oversight There is growing evidence that generative AI tools are exposing structural weaknesses...
Further education (FE) in England has spent too long treating teacher training as an optional extra. That stance may have seemed tolerable in a sector...
Further education, work-based learning organisations and skills providers are all operating in a very complex environment - shaped by tight budgets, workforce shortages (with teacher...
A country facing prolonged conflict, economic fragmentation and collapsing public services cannot afford to leave its younger generation trapped between interrupted education, weak labour demand...
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Education is the purposeful passing of knowledge and skills from one generation to the next. It helps people learn abilities for life through teaching and experience. Education happens through schools, colleges and informal life lessons. Good education nurtures talent and helps societies move forward. It gives the lessons and wisdom of the past to those who will build the future.
FE qualifications include A-Levels, T-Levels, BTECs, Cambridge Technicals, apprenticeships, diplomas, International Baccalaureate certificates and other vocationally-oriented courses studied after the secondary school level but below the undergraduate degree level.
FE refers to academic and vocational qualifications pursued as an alternative or pathway to higher education. HE specifically means studying for an undergraduate, postgraduate or research degree, usually at a university.
Reasons to undertake an apprenticeship rather than attend university include wanting to gain hands-on work experience, avoid student debt from tuition fees and accommodation costs, earn a wage while studying, gain practical job-ready skills in industries not requiring a university degree, or have a desire to learn on the job rather than in lectures.
Degree apprenticeships are disrupting assumptions that prestigious careers require traditional degrees. Blending workplace training and attaining bachelor’s or master’s qualifications, enables earning while learning transferable skills and avoiding debt. With major companies and universities participating, apprenticeships now offer higher qualifications rivalling degrees. The latest figures show an 11% increase in apprenticeship starts compared to last year, with over 90% of 16-17-year-olds now in education or training. Over 70% of students/parents see degree apprenticeships as an equally valid pathway, drawn to funded alternatives that meet workforce needs while complementing traditional degree strengths. Striking the right balance is key.
There is a comforting myth in British education that entrepreneurship is an optional ‘nice-to-have’ that begins sometime after graduation, ideally once a young person has…
More young people in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September. The Welsh Government forecasts that at least 1,500 more 16-…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 837: 7th March 2026 | What is the interconnected ‘System Story’ on NEETs, Unemployment, SEND and Neurodiversity? This is the…
New research has found that microplastics released from food packaging could cause damage to the normal function and health of the liver. Microplastics – small…
@BordersCollege is continuing its commitment to low‑carbon, high‑performance building practices, with staff members Colin Waddell and Greg Steel recently completing the acclaimed Fabric First Training…
Reading College and University Centre held its first Community Iftar Meal on Tuesday 3 March. Iftar is the meal Muslims eat at sunset to break…
Government shown to still lack understanding of parents’ difficulties in navigating system as report calls for better local transport options to benefit communities and reduce…
Delayed or incomplete information sharing between schools and local services is leaving colleges without the key insights they need to support young people effectively, limiting…
Oaklands College has proudly supported local charity Help 4 the Homeless by hosting a community pop-up shop and donation sorting hub during the February half-term…
Oaklands College proudly marked National Apprenticeship Week with a vibrant and engaging programme of events designed to celebrate the value of apprenticeships and strengthen partnerships…
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