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...
Comment pieces, exclusive and non-exclusive featured content, corporate blogs, speech transcripts, and sector reactions.
The Federation of Awarding Bodies held their annual EPA 2024 Conference and Exhibition, on Monday 1st July at Warwick Conferences. We were delighted to be joined…
Maths education charity MEI makes the case for a new post-16 GCSE maths qualification to improve resit success rates and better prepare young people with…
On her first visit as Secretary of State, with the rest of the Ministerial team, Liz Kendall MP has confirmed the three pillars of the…
The Federation of Awarding Bodies held their annual EPA 2024 Conference and Exhibition, on Monday 1st July at Warwick Conferences. We were delighted to be joined…
Appointment to Key Education Role Jacqui Smith, a veteran Labour Party politician, has been appointed Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education in…
The Federation of Awarding Bodies held their annual EPA 2024 Conference and Exhibition, on Monday 1st July at Warwick Conferences. On Monday we were delighted to…
In June 2024, NOCN Group launched its new Level 5 Diploma in Teaching, a flexible qualification designed ‘for experts, by experts’ to enable learners to…
Rarely do new ministerial appointments cause such excitement outside Westminster, as this week’s announcement that James Timpson is to take over as Minister for Prisons,…
The UK has invested heavily in becoming a leader in science and technology, particularly in artificial intelligence. Despite these efforts, Coursera’s 2024 Global Skills Report…
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has written a letter to the education workforces to make clear the valuable role they will play in the government’s agenda…
Please confirm you want to block this member.
You will no longer be able to:
Please allow a few minutes for this process to complete.
