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...
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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has praised pupils and teachers for their hard work and dedication as students prepare to receive their A level, T Level…
Trends and considerations around comparisons There were an estimated 100,000 working days lost because of labour disputes across the UK in June 2024. The majority…
The UK skills sector is set to undergo significant changes under the new Labour government. The Labour Party have already suggested a growing focus on…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 758, August 10th, 2024: What is the Growth & Skills Levy Vacuum? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by…
The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) has today warned that a lack of detail in government plans to introduce their new Growth and…
National awarding organisation, Gateway Qualifications has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Fabienne Bailey will be the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 14 October…
Study trips are often one of the first things in the school, college and university budgets that get scrapped when there is a drop in…
The digital skills gap is derailing organisations’ transformation plans, leaving them at risk of disruption. In today’s technologically driven world, innovation often leads to competitive…
37% young people across the UK are worried they do not have the digital skills to get a good job The Prince’s Trust and Solutions…
The Institute of Directors (IoD) Education Group recently hosted a webinar to discuss the new Labour government’s skills policy, including their new plans for the…
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