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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...
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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...
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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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In July, the Edge Foundation undertook a virtual study exchange with colleagues in New Zealand. Over four sessions, we explored various innovative approaches, including structuring…
With providers under the spotlight on achievement rates, a new report explores the part played by EPA in low achievement rates and the role for employers,…
Higher education in the UK and Ireland is facing a pivotal moment. With a decline in income from international enrolment and increased competition to attract…
Meta-skills, also known as ‘core skills,’ such as critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are more important than ever in the modern economy. However there…
MKAI Response to the Department for Education’s “Generative AI in Education” Reports The Department for Education recently published two reports in August 2024 focusing on…
I’m excited to become the first chair of UCAS’s Qualifications Advisory Group (QAG), to have been chosen from a Further Education (FE) College. For those…
“There is a big debate to be had about whether we are actually teaching and training the right things” I am absolutely delighted to see…
The further education (FE) sector is crucial to England’s education system, providing training programmes essential for addressing skills gaps and helping students transition into skilled…
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As the nation’s students gear up for the start of their university life or a new term, it’s important that they don’t overlook their financial…
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