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Further education colleges across the UK continue to demonstrate resilience and ingenuity in the face of sustained financial pressure. While funding remains constrained and costs...
The SEND Transition Collective, convened by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) in partnership with FE News, brought together senior practitioners, policy advisors, and FE...
The reform of technical education in England has reached a pivotal moment. With T Levels now established across the post-16 landscape, attention is turning to...
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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.
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Capital City College has appointed Lord Forbes of Newcastle CBE as its new President, strengthening its leadership and links with partners across London and beyond.…
Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) has been chosen to play a leading role in the government’s Technical Excellence Colleges (TEC) project. The TECs, located…
Children and young people with special educational needs were at the forefront of discussions at the launch of the Education World Forum today, as the…
Inspirational apprentices and employers across the region have been championed at an awards ceremony organised by The Sheffield College. The Apprenticeship Celebration Awards recognise the…
Six spin-outs in areas from biomanufacturing in space to environmentally conscious fashion have progressed during a UKRI Research England pilot which demonstrated the success of…
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is pleased to announce the launch of the SIAS Level 2 Certificate Fundamentals of Paper Technology, a qualification for…
Further education colleges across the UK continue to demonstrate resilience and ingenuity in the face of sustained financial pressure. While funding remains constrained and costs…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 847: 16th May 2026. After DfE’s new investment in research centres to shape education policy, could this have a knock-on…
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