Colleges are now operating in an environment where the traditional markers of credibility have weakened to the point of near collapse. Information that once arrived...
The global footprint of UK Higher Education (HE) is expanding, with transnational education (TNE) representing a growing proportion of the sector’s activity. As the number...
In an era defined by AI-generated content, one truth has become impossible to ignore: the value of human learning no longer peaks at creation. Today,...
This article draws on insights from a recent schools-focused event, but the principles extend far beyond the classroom. Many FE colleges are now grappling with...
As the UK accelerates toward its net zero ambitions, the demand for new skills is growing at an unprecedented rate. Nowhere is this more evident...
Part 1 of a 4-part series reviewing Ofsted’s Inclusion Toolkit via the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review. Chris Quickfall and Cognassist have been championing...
On 30 October, nearly 80 leaders from across FE and skills including providers, educators, sustainability leads, employers, awarding bodies, policymakers and student voices spent a...
Artificial intelligence is now shaping almost every conversation about the future of education and work. Yet, despite the sector’s agility and deep connections with employers and communities, Further...
As the UK’s Industrial Strategy evolves, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and clean energy presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape how we...
The past few months have marked a significant moment for education and skills policy, with the publication of the Skills Bill, the Curriculum and Assessment...
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In the world of apprenticeships, Qualification Achievement Rates (QAR) have long been a hot topic and it’s no wonder why. Back in June 2022, the…
Milton Keynes College Group’s Iman Essadiki and Mark Fell discuss how they’re making menopause support a workplace priority. Recognising that women comprise 60-70% of the…
Bridging the Skills Gap in the UK: The Role of Awarding Bodies in Shaping a Skilled Workforce The UK continues to face a significant skills…
The House of Lords Social Mobility Committee, which I have the privilege of chairing, is coming towards the end of its inquiry. It is therefore…
Kirstie Donnelly, CEO of City & Guilds, discusses the UK construction sector’s chronic skills crisis threatening government housing targets. Despite £625 million government investment, she…
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has recently released updated Appropriate Filtering and Monitoring Definitions that represent a clear shift in digital safeguarding expectations for…
England is facing chronic skills shortages and apprenticeships can play a key role in closing this gap. However, while there is some very good provision…
This is the second article from Sarah Sutcliffe and Jackie Stark from ProAssess and Jacqui Molkenthin from JEML Consulting designed to support EPAOs/AOs understand the…
For many years I worked on the front line engaging and helping young people who had fallen out of education, training or work. Many of…
Across the Further Education (FE) sector, the need for a cultural shift in how we approach quality, improvement, and staff development has never been greater.…
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