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The reform of technical education in England has reached a pivotal moment. With T Levels now established across the post-16 landscape, attention is turning to...
There’s a belief that AI will somehow fix educational marketing. That by automating outreach, refining targeting and increasing output, institutions will naturally see better engagement...
As devolution reshapes England’s skills system and the second iteration of LSIPs comes into focus, attention is rightly turning to how regional ambition becomes delivery. Suzanne Slater, Commercial...
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In further education policy, “closing skills gaps” is often framed as a technical challenge with straightforward solutions: expand provision, add courses, increase qualification levels. It’s...
She did everything right. When she received her ADHD diagnosis in her early forties, she told her employer, followed the correct processes, and waited for...
The government has long stated its intention to reduce the number of young people who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). But...
Working in early careers, I see every day what apprenticeships mean for young people, especially when university isn’t affordable, doesn’t fit how they learn or...
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Our world needs great human beings, great citizens who add value and make the world a better place. Those people who inspire hope and spread…
One of the most common areas I get asked for support from #EpAOs relates to how to meet @Ofqual’s requirements on governance and governing body,…
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Colleges have a vital role in helping graduates demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset As the economy rebuilds, colleges have a vital role in helping graduates demonstrate…
Few of us will forget the Monday evening in March last year when the Prime Minister announced that the country was going into lockdown. For…
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UVAC is the national not for profit HE representative organisation for Higher Education Institutions committed to the higher-level vocational agenda. We have over 80 HEIs…
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Commentary should recognise extraordinary contribution of Prison Educators The commentary from Ofsted and the Prisons’ Inspectorate (HMIP) on the state of Prison Education is an…
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