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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As a child and teenager, I spent so much time in hospitals and doctors’ offices that my family affectionately called me a “professional patient.” During…
Apprenticeships are now even better primed to upskill the nation’s workforce and support national recovery in 2024, after a major programme of reviews. The Department…
The evolving landscape of occupational and educational psychology presents a nuanced intersection that warrants critical exploration. This article delves into the complexities and shared objectives…
From October to December 2023, the estimated number of vacancies in the UK fell by 49,000 in the quarter to 934,000. Vacancies fell on the…
From positives such as tailored local solutions and community engagement, alongside challenges such as inequality and coordination issues, devolution is profoundly impacting the employability sector.…
New measures to enhance recruitment and retention in the teaching profession have been announced by the government today (Monday 15 January). They include £1.5 million of…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 728, January 13th 2024: What does a General Election year mean for FE and skills? This is the weekly e-newsletter…
Maths experts are invited to help shape a new National Academy of Mathematical Sciences that will skill-up the country and grow our economy, after a…
Quality assurance and improvement (QA/I) is a vital part of any apprenticeship provider’s work. It makes sure that the training and assessment delivered to apprentices…
This philosophical inquiry seeks to explore the interconnected philosophies of Alan Turing and George Bernard Shaw, two seminal figures whose insights into human potential, societal…
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