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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NCFE’s Aspiration Awards have helped shine a light on the successes of learners, apprentices, educators, support staff, and educational organisations across the UK. With only…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 737, March 15th, 2024: Are Early Leavers Partial Achievers? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by FE News: ISSN…
In this article, Neil Wolstenholme explores Gary Neville’s(@GNev2) transition from footballer to education influencer, the role his character and skill had to play and how…
An overall target for new teacher trainees has been set at 33,355, representing a 6.1% decrease compared to the 2023/24 Target. To provide a sufficient…
The Office for Students (OfS) has today launched a call for evidence for views on how it uses its powers to distribute funding to universities…
This article explores the transformative impact of conversational AI in education and employability, highlighting its potential to personalise learning, streamline job support services, and address…
The annual EdTech event, Bett Show, may be well and truly behind us now but the buzz of all the inspiring talks we heard and…
NCFE is celebrating its 175th anniversary this academic year (2023-24) and is the oldest awarding organisation in the UK, recognised for providing vocational and technical…
2.7 million people are now not working due to long-term sickness Main points Payrolled employees in the UK rose by 15,000 (0.0%) between December 2023…
With women making up the majority of the further education workforce, it seems surprising that consideration for those experiencing the menopause has only fairly recently…
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