There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
According to the Student Mental Health Study, 37% of first-year university students show moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. This is nearly double the national rate for...
The biggest challenges facing the further education workforce are no great secret. Pay remains a big concern. Funding pressures limit what colleges can offer, while recruitment difficulties...
For years, employers have been telling us that something fundamental is missing in the labour market. Not technical skills, although those matter enormously, but the...
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has topped one million for the first time since 2013. Alan Milburn's independent...
Ladi Mohammed and Shani Wijemuni discuss how you turn better understanding of the skills an economy needs into better decisions by people, employers, and training...
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Leeds College of Building (LCB) is delighted to announce that Phil Burgess and Sammy White have joined its Board of Governors. Phil brings significant experience…
The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has appointed eight new members to form the second generation of its Innov8 Group for early and mid-career…
Gower College Swansea is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Kift as its new Principal. A former student of the College’s Gorseinon Campus, Paul…
A new Deputy Principal for Quality and Student Experience has been appointed at The Sheffield College. Jo Kershaw has 20 years’ experience of working in…
Professor Darren Meister appointed Vice-Dean (Education) of Imperial Business School A renowned expert in design thinking and innovation has been appointed to lead the education…
Experienced education leader Miranda Thomas has joined Engineers and Scientists in Business Fellowship (ESBF) in the newly created role of Executive Director. Miranda joins ESBF…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 823: 15th November 2025. Milburn, Mayfield and Timms: Why Are They So Important To The FE, Skills And Employability Sector?…
South Devon College has been recognised at a national level with the appointment of one of its senior leaders to a key government advisory group.…
A new Deputy Principal for Curriculum has been appointed at The Sheffield College. Hayley Phare has more than 20 years’ experience of working in education.…
Weston College is delighted to announce the appointment of Jane Hadfield as the College’s new Chair of Governors, effective from 5th November. Jane succeeds Tim Jackson, who…
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