As August draws to a close, Further Education settles into a particular rhythm. INSET days land in the final week of the month, enrolment week...
The first in a new series examining international careers, employability and skills systems, and what England might responsibly learn from them. Introduction There is something...
When it comes to employees, further education doesn't suffer from a shortage of enthusiasm or dedication. In fact, an analysis of FE staff survey responses...
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system....
During this summer's heatwaves, further education and skills providers across the country found themselves trying to run assessments, practical workshops and exams in buildings, workplaces...
This summer has delivered the clearest statement of intent on skills that further education has seen in a generation. Technical education pathways from age 14,...
For social care to be fit for the future, the workforce must be central to reform. Adult social care stands at a critical moment. Demand for care...
The State of the Skills Sector 2026 reveals that skills providers largely have confidence in their own performance, but far less certainty about policy, funding,...
My first job in the civil service was working on the team delivering plans for 14-19 Diplomas in response to the Tomlinson Review. It was a...
Analysis of gender attainment gaps in T levels and other Level 3 technical qualifications shows that boys are worryingly behind at all levels in exactly...
Find out about the latest executive appointments in the sector, or further your own FE Career here.
Vocational training provider PHX Training has announced the appointment of Rachel Kaplan as business leader for its centres in Carlisle and Workington. Rachel, who lives…
The Education Workforce Council (EWC) has announced the appointment of Lisa Winstone as its Interim Chief Executive. The EWC is the independent, professional regulator for…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 803: 28th June 2025 | Are The Skills England Priority Areas Linking To The Industrial Strategy? Exclusive with Phil Smith…
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) rolled out the red carpet last week to honour a staggering 113 staff who have racked up almost…
One of Wales’ largest further education colleges, Gower College Swansea (@GowerCollegeSwa), has appointed Kelly Fountain as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kelly, who has served…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board: Allan Milne, Director of Apprenticeships…
Dr Jess Guth, Head of the Law School at Leeds Trinity University, has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Association of Law Teachers (ALT), a…
The Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is delighted to announce that Robin Lindsay, Quality of Education Director at North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), has…
Leading vocational training provider PHX Training has appointed Louise Kirby as one of its new business leaders. Louise joins the Blackpool office and has more than two decades of expertise in the welfare-to-work and employability sector from Ingeus Working Well Work and Health in Manchester, where she played a pivotal role in supporting learners with complex needs. Throughout her career,…
PebblePad, the leading ePortfolio platform for Higher Education, has announced the appointment of Justin Reilly as Chief Executive Officer, effective today. This strategic leadership change is set to…
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