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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Mark Dawe, CEO of The Skills Network, discusses how the FE sector should continue embracing technology and developing new ways of working to deliver better…
Technology continues to evolve at such a fast pace that new roles are being created all the time. However, the surge in demand for technology…
2.8 million people are economically inactive due to long-term sickness, a record high. Main points Payrolled employees in the UK fell by 18,000 (0.1%) between…
The Apprenticeships Conference 2024 revealed significant challenges for EPAOs, as per a survey conducted by risr/: managing regulatory change, assessor capacity, and assessment creation. EPAOs face…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 741, 13th April, 2024: Is it time to bring back Skills Accounts? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by…
Working in the education sector continues to be highly stressful and demanding and leading with compassion becomes even more essential. Leaders who model compassion are…
The Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) today publishes a new report entitled How Should Undergraduate Degrees be Funded? – a compendium of essays edited by Rose Stephenson,…
Due to personal reasons, Dr Kion Ahadi has made the decision to stand down from his position as Chief Executive of the Federation of Awarding…
Neglect is often associated with younger children, however the truth is, it affects children of all ages and is especially prevalent and under-reported in the…
AoC launch the 100% opportunity: the case for a tertiary education system report The future government must reform the apprenticeship levy, introduce a young person’s…
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