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ICAEW's research into mid-tier accountancy firms found that, while firms expect AI to reduce demand for some early-career tasks, most do not anticipate an overall...
Party conference season is one of the few points in the political calendar when politicians, policymakers, employers, think tanks and organisations from across the public...
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...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
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...
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In the days of the Learning and Skills Council we viewed the changes introduced at that time as quite draconian and wondered how we would…
Cuts will be the leitmotif of the next three years for FE. Quick off the mark, on 4 June, the new Chancellor (who happens to…
This week 800 years ago the barons rose in rebellion against the autocratic rule of King John, who at sword point agreed to Magna Carta.…
With scientists estimating that 3% – 10% of the global population is affected by dyslexia, the idea of a one size fits all education system…
It seems like e-Learning has been around for ages and there’s a lot of great e-Learning modules available. However, many are complicated and expensive and…
Throughout history, settlement has been a key feature of apprenticeships, involving a range of social, legal, welfare and administrative considerations (Snell, 1996). Settlement was first…
What could future employment law look like in the wake of the Queen’s speech last month? The answer is still somewhat uncertain. However, we are…
As a trainer and recruiter, I meet thousands of young people looking for work every year. Whilst some young people have a clear idea about…
Many of you might deliver and assess qualifications which are certificated via an awarding organisation (AO). At some point, you will have contact with an…
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