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.
LSIS’ Leadership College initiative has appointed its first director to steer the best practice project towards its September 2013 launch. Craig Crowther, currently managing director…
Geoff Russell, outgoing chief executive of the Skills Funding Agency, considers the value of time and timeliness, as he bids farewell to the FE sector.…
Charles Parker has been appointed chief executive of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust (BDT), the University Technical College foundation. Parker has been BDT’s Director of…
The Skills Funding Agency has promoted Kim Thorneywork, previously its executive director of delivery, to interim chief executive. Thorneywork replaces Geoff Russell, who is retiring…
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) has unveiled the next five trustees who will join its 12-strong board for the coming four years. The…
A life-long champion of Further Education, Maggie Galliers CBE, will hope to promote the sector further after becoming President-Elect of the Association of Colleges (AoC). Galliers,…
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) has announced the appointment of Chris Cherry to its senior management team as executive director of strategy and…
Suzie Webb, formerly managing director of the National Extension College, has been appointed as the new director of education for the Association of Accounting Technicians…
At one of the most challenging times for the careers profession, the Institute of Career Guidance (ICG) has appointed Ian Barratt as its new chief…
The National Skills Academy for Social Care has appointed Diane Lawson as its new chief executive. Ms Lawson, who has vast experience of social care,…
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