Part 2 of a 4-part series reviewing Ofsted's Inclusion Toolkit via the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review. Under the new Inclusion judgement, a coherent...
In my previous articles, I examined the vocational education reforms and the new Tertiary Education Strategy. In this fifth article, I explore how these two...
The final months of 2025 brought a flurry of government announcements across FE and skills, from the Post-16 White Paper and apprenticeship assessment reforms to...
The construction industry is the backbone of the UK economy. It delivers the homes we live in, the infrastructure that connects us, and the energy...
Findings from a study by researchers at King’s College London and the Edge Foundation suggest that tackling widespread school alienation by addressing its root causes...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people live and work - and recruitment is no exception. The widespread adoption of platforms like ChatGPT has led...
How to Ask Well is emerging as a critical leadership competency across Further Education. As FE teams navigate heavy workloads, pressure to deliver outcomes, and...
On 2 December 2025, Ministers Shane Reti and Penny Simmonds released New Zealand's new Tertiary Education Strategy for 2025-2030. In this fourth article in my...
Apprenticeship Governing Boards: What does 2026 hold? I've spent many years sitting on or advising the boards and committees of independent training providers, employer providers...
I'm incredibly proud to share that I've now completed my Level 7 Senior Leadership apprenticeship at The University of Manchester: Alliance Manchester Business School – graduating with a...
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Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) has been recognised twice at this year’s prestigious Pearson National Teaching Awards, which celebrate and showcase the inspiring work…
Colleges across the country have come together this week to take part in the annual FE Big Lunch, a nationwide initiative celebrating the incredible work…
The soaring maintenance backlog which has left our schools, colleges, hospitals and courts in a state of disrepair will be turned around as part of…
Celebrating student brilliance was top of the agenda at BMet’s annual student award ceremony, held at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium this week. The special event recognised…
The vital role of career development professionals in shaping the future of young people and adults, driving social mobility, and fuelling economic growth was celebrated…
The Sandwell Colleges have launched their new strategic plan. ‘Your Future Our Focus’ is an ambitious and transformative vision to ensure the success and progression…
Last month, through a detailed written statement, Bridget Phillipson confirmed that Level 7 (master’s level) apprenticeships will no longer be funded. Despite months of intensive…
A teaching team from Gower College Swansea has been recognised with a Silver Award for Further Education Team of the Year in this year’s Pearson…
A hairdressing lecturer from Nescot College in Ewell has won the Silver Award for ‘Further Education Lecturer of the Year’ in this year’s prestigious Pearson…
Northampton College’s inspirational Construction Team has been recognised with a Silver Award and its Ignite the Spark programme has won a Bronze Award in this…
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