Successive governments have long promised to fix the UK’s skills and productivity problem. We have seen new qualifications, bootcamps and programmes in all directions. Yet, productivity...
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With nearly one million young people currently not in education, employment or training, a rapidly evolving labour market, and employers voicing growing concerns about the...
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It’s been a year since I completed the Green Changemakers programme. A year that has transformed not only how I see my role in Further Education, but how…
Every year, thousands of graduates enter the job market confidently in their knowledge, only to discover that employers expect something different. According to the World…
When the Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper landed earlier in October 2025, it marked the most sweeping reform of England’s education and training system…
The interim report from the Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR), published in March 2025 (DfE 2025), reaffirmed the government’s commitment to T Levels as a…
In the daily rhythm of Further and higher education, perfectionism is often misinterpreted. It’s praised for its professionalism, commitment, or high standards. However, for many…
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Historically, arts and cultural institutions have predominantly engaged sight in the curation of their galleries. Justifiable restrictions on touch for art conservation reasons would be…
Professor Gary Husband, Faculty of Education, Society and Creative Industries, University of Sunderland and Dr Vikki Smith, Executive Director for Education and Standards, Education Training…
Mehdi El Khatib, Managing Director of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic’s (UM6P) Global Hub in the United States, highlights the critical role of cross-continental collaboration in…
As artificial intelligence begins to shape the way we write, speak, and learn, our understanding of literacy must evolve. This article explores how writing remains…
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