In my first two articles of this series, I explored the history of New Zealand's vocational education system and the announcement of the 2026 reforms....
AI literacy is often framed as a specialist skill: something required only in particular sectors, or by those who actively use artificial intelligence as part...
The Budget’s child-poverty reforms are vital, but closing education’s digital gap is now essential to ensure fair access, participation and assessment for all. Scrapping the...
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...
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The Importance of the Accountancy Sector to the Government’s Growth Ambitions Of the Government’s five missions it is already clear that their biggest priority, and…
Embedding broader skills and knowledge into English, ESOL, and maths remains a significant challenge. In addition to the core curriculum, teachers are tasked with addressing…
Ofsted’s consultation on proposed inspection reforms closed last week and AELP has submitted its response. We argue that the sector is ready for change, but…
We need the trades back, front and foremost in our national consciousness, and with a fresh new look. AI can’t fix your roof yet, and…
A Defining Moment for the UK’s AI Ambitions The Spring Statement’s emphasis on efficiency, growth, and targeted investment creates a framework for embedding AI skills…
The construction sector has faced exceptional pressure in recent years, exasperated by economic volatility and increased housing demands, which are further highlighting the widening skills…
FE Soundbite 793, published on 19 April, headlined the provocative question: “Can We Achieve an 80% Employment Rate With Systems Thinking in Skills and Careers…
I was asked by Ben Smith to give a talk at the AO Forum in London this week. Ben was great as he gave me…
Sorting out the failing apprenticeship levy is an enormous but essential task for the new government, and there are finally grounds for cautious optimism. Since…
The professional development (PD) of teachers is vital and can directly improve classroom practice and the subsequent outcomes of students. The EEF report (2021) sets…
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