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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If you’re a football fan, and you hate VAR, don’t blame the tech, blame the humans interpreting the data. Passionate fan, Sally Alexander from Milton…
As Treasury officials work hard to prepare the Chancellor’s Budget Statement, speculation continues about the future of the UK-wide apprenticeship levy. Prof. Tom Bewick explains…
In this article, Dr Leanne Johnson discusses the 3 Cs Model of Trauma Informed Practice (TIP) – Connect, Co-Regulate and Co-Reflect. One of the most…
Bernard Marr discusses how teachers can help the next generation thrive in the new world of workand develop essential skills for success in the jobs…
Whose responsibility is it to practice rest as a lever for systems and culture change? Lou Mycroft checks back in with the progress on the…
In this article, Chris discusses how a skilled workforce isn’t enough to produce high quality provision for students. A collaborative culture is also necessary and…
Kulvarn Atwal, author of The Thinking Teacher, How to transform your mindset and your teaching, published by John Catt Educational, discusses creating a reflective learning environment for…
With the right pathways through to 19, including building on current options, taking the best of what we already have on offer, and by embedding…
Novus’ Peter Cox responds to a blog by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor, and outlines how changes to how prison education is…
2023’s National Apprenticeship week has been a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the outstanding work of apprentices and employers across the UK. The full breadth and…
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