The reform of technical education in England has reached a pivotal moment. With T Levels now established across the post-16 landscape, attention is turning to...
There’s a belief that AI will somehow fix educational marketing. That by automating outreach, refining targeting and increasing output, institutions will naturally see better engagement...
As devolution reshapes England’s skills system and the second iteration of LSIPs comes into focus, attention is rightly turning to how regional ambition becomes delivery. Suzanne Slater, Commercial...
When one in seven young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET) by the age of 23, this is not just a concerning statistic –...
In further education policy, “closing skills gaps” is often framed as a technical challenge with straightforward solutions: expand provision, add courses, increase qualification levels. It’s...
She did everything right. When she received her ADHD diagnosis in her early forties, she told her employer, followed the correct processes, and waited for...
The government has long stated its intention to reduce the number of young people who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). But...
Working in early careers, I see every day what apprenticeships mean for young people, especially when university isn’t affordable, doesn’t fit how they learn or...
Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation and Investments Manager at the awarding organisations NCFE, explains why assessment must continue to keep pace with sector reforms if learners are to achieve the outcomes...
Never has there been a more relevant time to talk about transition for young people and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As...
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The New Government’s Focus on Skills It’s encouraging to see that the new Labour government is clearly focused on powering up the skills of the…
Fiona argues that Skills England can transform the struggling UK skills system by bringing together government, businesses, training providers and unions. Success depends on collaborative…
The UK has been facing a shortage of educators for several years, with reports indicating a shortfall in meeting recruitment targets for education institutions. There…
The Industry and Regulators Committee of the House of Lords has been taking evidence on the future skills that the country will need for growth…
Universities need support to deliver Skills and Growth for the Future Our Higher Education (HE) system is internationally renowned for delivering world-leading education, with 11…
As Labour moves beyond its first 100 days in Government and the Chancellor’s first fiscal event in post, Nichola Hay MBE, Director of Apprenticeship Strategy…
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…
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