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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The recent IFA publication Faster / Better included a useful update on which qualifications can be included in an apprenticeship and why. In essence I…
The Government’s proposed Data Protection Bill, which will incorporate the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) into UK legislation, means that despite Brexit, organisations across a…
A hugely important development for the Apprenticeship market has hit the mainstream news recently after flying under the radar for a week. Cambridge University has…
For a list of all the ways that technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three. So said author Alice Kahn.…
We English don’t have a lot of time or space for philosophy. We like to get on with things, not sit around pondering the meaning…
Being judged ‘overall outstanding’ and being credited with a ‘very clear strategic vision’ by Ofsted is a fantastic experience for the team at Ixion and…
Degree Apprenticeships are one of the most exciting developments to happen in the school leaver market for years, but more needs to be done to…
In recent months we have seen a number of college mergers. Some instigated by Area Based Reviews and some planned previously. Regardless of the starting…
Every year, the British Education Training and Technology Show (BETT) in London inspires us by showcasing the latest and greatest advancements in education technology –…
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