In my first two articles of this series, I explored the history of New Zealand's vocational education system and the announcement of the 2026 reforms....
AI literacy is often framed as a specialist skill: something required only in particular sectors, or by those who actively use artificial intelligence as part...
The Budget’s child-poverty reforms are vital, but closing education’s digital gap is now essential to ensure fair access, participation and assessment for all. Scrapping the...
Colleges are now operating in an environment where the traditional markers of credibility have weakened to the point of near collapse. Information that once arrived...
The global footprint of UK Higher Education (HE) is expanding, with transnational education (TNE) representing a growing proportion of the sector’s activity. As the number...
In an era defined by AI-generated content, one truth has become impossible to ignore: the value of human learning no longer peaks at creation. Today,...
This article draws on insights from a recent schools-focused event, but the principles extend far beyond the classroom. Many FE colleges are now grappling with...
As the UK accelerates toward its net zero ambitions, the demand for new skills is growing at an unprecedented rate. Nowhere is this more evident...
Part 1 of a 4-part series reviewing Ofsted’s Inclusion Toolkit via the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review. Chris Quickfall and Cognassist have been championing...
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Dr Rashmi Mantri discusses the impact of AI on future careers as Scottish students receive exam results. She emphasises the importance of AI literacy and…
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Following government announcements to pause and review post-16 qualifications, scrap the Advanced British Standard and establish Skills England, Alison Morris, Head of Policy at the…
Local collaboration is revolutionising skills policy in sport and physical activity. Spencer explores how targeted, place-based approaches are addressing workforce needs, improving community health, and…
I recently joined online platform One File at its ‘Future of Engagement’ conference and one of the questions that cropped up during several discussions was…
In this article, Neil explores how innovative solutions can aid in rehabilitating ex-offenders by developing their skills and character, helping them reintegrate into society and…
University life brings a newly found sense of independence and opens doors to exciting new career prospects. However, for autistic students, the journey through Higher…
With the new government recently announcing the launch of Skills England, a body tasked with transforming opportunities and driving growth, what does this mean for…
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