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...
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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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Social media entrepreneur Ryan Williams explores the state of business education in the UK. He explains how Business Studies is failing promising A-Level students, how…
In this article, Dr Catherine Lee (MBE) discusses the impact of state-sanctioned homophobia created by Section 28, and practical ways FE schools and colleges can…
Bloom’s Taxonomy continues to shape the educational culture of how we observe, interpret and assess our students’ learning. In this article, Abby Osborne discusses how…
Let’s not mince words. This Budget was a complete non-event for the further education, apprenticeship and skills sector. It confirmed in the minds of many…
In this article, Stephen writes “In the inter-war years there were calls for greater social equality and education for all beyond the age of 14.…
The pandemic highlighted the digital divide that exists in society, and post-pandemic, many classrooms have become more digital. This meant pupils without access to the…
Embracing neurodiversity and making it work in organisations for teams and individuals is a challenging process. This article explores the importance of looking at it…
In this, the final of three articles to celebrate British Science Week, Cerian Ayres illustrates change and opportunities in technical STEM education through innovations in…
Dell Technologies’ Future Proof research report explores Gen Z adults’ (18-26 years old) views on how smart digital investments today can support the development of…
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