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...
On 30 October, nearly 80 leaders from across FE and skills including providers, educators, sustainability leads, employers, awarding bodies, policymakers and student voices spent a...
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Kerry proposes new workforce development initiatives for FE teachers and trainers, including improving colleagues’ digital skills and responding to post-pandemic learning styles. In the dynamic…
Michelle Storey, Accreditation Manager at awarding organisation NCFE, explores the opportunities for colleges and training providers when it comes to creating their own qualifications and…
Thomas Dexmier, AVP of Enterprise Solutions discusses how immersive technologies can help in classrooms to build soft skills and what the future of immersive learning…
Claire Costello, Co-op’s Chief of People and Inclusion Officer, discusses how the public and third sector can better utilise apprenticeship levy share services Budget pressures…
CEO of The Skills Network, Mark Dawe, reflects on the partnership that the education and skills sector can play with employers and employees to deliver…
Ben Rowland discusses the essence of effective leadership in the 21st century, particularly within the Vocational Education Training (VET) sector. He emphasizes the importance of…
The article discusses recent UK apprenticeship funding changes and their impact on vital industries like early years and adult social care. While welcomed, the changes…
With the resignation of Robert Halfon MP, the UK Government has a new Minister responsible for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higer Education. Nichola Hay MBE from…
Lou Mycroft riffs on the Stress Awareness Month hashtag #LittleByLittle, to explore new collective approaches to addressing personal and organisational accountability around ‘burnout culture’. This…
Instructure’s Stephan Fortier discusses the value of microcredentials in ensuring the success of lifelong learning policy and embedding upskilling into the UK’s education system, owing…
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