To continue the camping theme from part one in this series, even if you think you have all the equipment and have predicted all the...
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...
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...
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For many young people August can be a bit of a blur. The first half is spent nervously waiting for that crucial Thursday when, at…
UK youth unemployment data for this quarter shows a 2.1% decrease on the previous quarter but at 16.9% for 16-24 year olds is still above…
This month I am going to talk about a subject incredibly close to my heart, the Self-Employed, Start-Ups and Digital Skills. In 1998, I became…
A recent report by Lord Young has highlighted the need to harness the entrepreneurial mind-set of learners through enterprise in education. With a reported 55%…
With less than 2 weeks to go until this year’s annual conference, held at the University of Warwick, I thought you might like a preview…
Charlotte Bosworth, director of skills and employment at exam board OCR outlines a five point charter to drive better connectivity between the worlds of education…
A-Level results day – the countdown is on and nerves are running high. This week, thousands of young people across the country will either be…
It’s that time of year again; a time when thousands of young people up and down the country will be anticipating the release of either…
The Government ministerial reshuffle last month brought in a wave of female talent to the Cabinet. This is very welcome. Research evidence seems to indicate…
I’m often asked what tips I would give to anyone entering the FE and skills sector as a new teacher or trainer. I’ve put the…
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