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To continue the camping theme from part one in this series, even if you think you have all the equipment and have predicted all the...
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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...
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Across Europe we share a common concern: how do we prevent young people from disappearing from education, employment and training? In England, the term NEET…
The legitimacy of digital assessment is becoming a defining issue for organisations operating in regulated and skills-driven environments. As online exams become embedded across education…
As AI becomes embedded across education and training, leaders face a critical challenge: ensuring that efficiency gains do not erode emotional intelligence. Research suggests human…
Apprenticeships are rightly celebrated as one of the most effective routes into employment. They offer young people the opportunity to earn, learn and build a…
Back in February I wrote an article about training provider preparation for the new system of apprenticeship assessment, well now providers need to prepare for…
The apprenticeship sector in England has spent much of the last decade focused on delivery, quality and employer engagement. The next phase is likely to…
For decades, young people have been encouraged to see vocational routes as alternatives to success rather than central to it. Yet at this very moment,…
The 2026-2027 WISE Prize for Education invites education innovators to turn boldideas into real‑world impact. As someone deeply engaged in improving learning outcomes and advancing…
It’s been a couple of weeks since the Milburn report was published, and I like everyone have been digesting the report and the analysis. Like a well-trained student,…
Britain’s NEET crisis is no longer a warning sign; it is a structural failure. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures (Jan-March 2026) estimate…
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