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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When the exam results are announced each August, the media are, understandably, full of pictures of jolly teenagers jumping for joy. As happened this year, with…
A new government brings about an opportunity to get the skills system right Two months into the formation of an incoming government, there are three…
The World of NEETs I have just finished reading the Youth Employment 2024 Outlook report which shines a light onto the darkness of the world…
In an era where innovation and agility define business success, the road to achievement is often paved with failures. This is why it’s crucial to…
As the rapid review of Level 3 qualifications gets underway, AoC’s Cath Sezen and David Holloway look at the challenges it must address for colleges.…
In part one of this series, Dr Katerina Kolyva and Dame Ann Limb discussed progress on social inclusion, particularly LGBTQI+ inclusion, within the Further Education…
In June 2024, QAA Scotland hosted a pivotal symposium in Glasgow, titled ‘Addressing the Anxiety of Assessment in an AI World.’ This event, which brought…
The policy priorities of the Labour government when it comes to skills are clear and can be captured in just one word: Growth. There’s more…
Codec’s Stephanie Conville investigates creative strategies for improving university student well-being, ranging from digital solutions that handle accommodation needs to fostering a more compassionate atmosphere…
Introduction Exam results day is a pivotal moment in any young person’s life, one that presents them with choices and opportunities of different routes to…
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