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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Helen Lami asks, is the UK still the gold standard for international education? Despite contributions to the economy and academic excellence, challenges like Brexit and…
Businesses must engage with further education facilities to cultivate STEM interest organically, addressing the skills gaps and bridging education-industry divides. Grassroots initiatives, such as after-school…
Nichola discusses the UK’s low job satisfaction and its impact on productivity and staff retention. She suggests that offering apprenticeships and training opportunities to employees…
In the fourth of five exclusive articles for FE News expanding on ‘Skills Means Growth’, AELP’s vision for a sustainable skills system, Dr Chihiro Kobayashi…
Kathryn discusses the crucial role of private sector engagement in implementing quality apprenticeships, as outlined in the ILO’s recommendation. She highlights the benefits of industry-relevant…
Georgina discusses the power of partnerships in education, highlighting how collaborations between universities, businesses, and other stakeholders can drive innovation, enhance student experiences, and develop…
Anthony Painter emphasises the importance of effective management in a global context, noting the UK’s leadership challenges compared to countries like the US, Japan, and…
Our sector needs to develop positive pathways for all young people and we can’t afford the risks of waiting for new skills Ministers or new…
As Association of Colleges launch an EDI charter, Director for Diversity and Governance Jeff Greenidge explains why it’s needed, what it sets out to achieve…
At the Society for Education and Training’s SET24 conference in January, Jane Chillingworth and Jenny Willis co-delivered a breakout session entitled ‘Transformation through Climate Conversations’.…
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