The government's plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
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...
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Reforms of post-16 qualifications in England threaten critical routes to HE and quality jobs for learners from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, warns The Black…
In this article, David Redden explains why having a spotlight on maths can be an opportunity to ensure people are equipped with the essential skills…
Ian Pryce discusses how data shows that colleges in the education sector are often overlooked and compared unfairly to schools and universities and how closing…
The air crackled with tension as the first shots rang out, tearing through the air, this was immediately followed by a deafening roar. Dust and…
If AI is here to stay, can ChatGPT be used responsibly in education – how do we ensure best practice and damage control any limitations…
Marni Baker Stein recently made the transition from academia to edtech. In this article, she shares her reasons for making the move, tips to improve…
Universities are increasingly creating more opportunities for enterprise and entrepreneurship in both the higher education curriculum and extracurricular activities and the benefits are clear. Students…
In this article, Jonathon discusses the importance of Edtech and the benefits it brings to both pupils and teachers. The adoption of technology in the…
Last year the Office for National Statistics announced that it had reclassified further education and sixth form college corporations, and their subsidiaries, into the public…
Colin Salmon responds to the recent DfE statement on generative AI and its implications for FE. Last week I had two conversations with colleagues that,…
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