In my previous articles, I examined the vocational education reforms and the new Tertiary Education Strategy. In this fifth article, I explore how these two...
The final months of 2025 brought a flurry of government announcements across FE and skills, from the Post-16 White Paper and apprenticeship assessment reforms to...
The construction industry is the backbone of the UK economy. It delivers the homes we live in, the infrastructure that connects us, and the energy...
Findings from a study by researchers at King’s College London and the Edge Foundation suggest that tackling widespread school alienation by addressing its root causes...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people live and work - and recruitment is no exception. The widespread adoption of platforms like ChatGPT has led...
How to Ask Well is emerging as a critical leadership competency across Further Education. As FE teams navigate heavy workloads, pressure to deliver outcomes, and...
On 2 December 2025, Ministers Shane Reti and Penny Simmonds released New Zealand's new Tertiary Education Strategy for 2025-2030. In this fourth article in my...
Apprenticeship Governing Boards: What does 2026 hold? I've spent many years sitting on or advising the boards and committees of independent training providers, employer providers...
I'm incredibly proud to share that I've now completed my Level 7 Senior Leadership apprenticeship at The University of Manchester: Alliance Manchester Business School – graduating with a...
The Education and Training Foundation’s recent Achieving Social Value in Further Education and Skills report puts into words something many of us working in apprenticeships...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both significant opportunities and challenges for the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. We need to be prepared for these. Jen…
Despite a new government with new Missions, I have a very familiar feeling. Searching through yet another detailed Budget document (all 170 pages of it)…
With the new school year well under way, many young people are not only preparing for their exams but considering what comes next. University is…
In this article, Andrew argues against relying on AI as a quick fix in education, instead advocating for teaching coding alongside literacy. He draws from…
FIN members are sharing with each other which AI tools really make a difference. The focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector has largely…
Michael Lemin, Head of Policy at NCFE, a leading technical and vocational learning charity, reflects on the recent Labour and Conservative Party Conferences. Tables have…
High standards and continuous improvement in employment services are essential for building resilient, effective workforces. Governments seeking to enhance their approach to policy, commissioning, and…
Matt explores the meaning of high-quality teaching in FE, drawing from discussions at the FE+ Skills Collective in Birmingham. He highlights the importance of subject…
Recently, we wrote to Bridget Phillipson, Secretary of State for Education, to ask for more certainty over the future of skills provision that the UK…
Stephanie Conville, Higher Education Lead at Codec, has been supporting universities on their digital journey and takes a closer look into how those that undergo…
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