I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
According to the Student Mental Health Study, 37% of first-year university students show moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. This is nearly double the national rate for...
The biggest challenges facing the further education workforce are no great secret. Pay remains a big concern. Funding pressures limit what colleges can offer, while recruitment difficulties...
For years, employers have been telling us that something fundamental is missing in the labour market. Not technical skills, although those matter enormously, but the...
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has topped one million for the first time since 2013. Alan Milburn's independent...
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Marking 20 years of FE News, IEP reflects on the significant changes in the employability sector over this time and the importance of embracing lifelong…
Earlier this year, the Education and Training Foundation held two ‘T Level Learning From’ events, bringing together T Level practitioners from across the country. Here,…
As another report highlights challenges faced by the UK in improving skills shortages and increasing productivity, I ask the question, who are the right people…
In this article, the author discusses the evolving role of higher education in the context of technological revolutions, emphasizing Europe’s need to assert itself as…
In this article the author focuses on the importance of businesses partnering with local colleges. These partnerships can be mutually beneficial. By offering real -world…
The last 2 years has seen a dangerous situation emerge in the UK skills sector. Senior policy makers in government have repeatedly expressed the critical…
OMMAX digital strategy partner Isabella Calderon Hoyos explains how AI is transforming staffing in education, bringing simplicity, speed and efficiency to a sector in need. Artificial…
In this article, Nichola Hay discusses the latest report from the Social Mobility Commission and highlights the role of professional apprenticeships in tackling the UK’s…
In today’s interconnected world, some argue that employment practices are becoming more standardised, but is it true that one size fits all? Exploring differences and…
In this article, the author discusses AI’s impact on workplace collaboration, productivity, training, industry changes and HR operations, emphasising the need for upskilling to maximise…
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