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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A study has revealed one in three UK young people have lost confidence speaking publicly since the pandemic. It’s an issue that requires urgent attention.…
Edge’s latest Skills Shortage Bulletin, our thirteenth, paints a mixed picture. While some hard statistics highlight the challenges that face UK skills, there is also…
Yesterday (21st Oct) we launched the FE Collective report. In October 2023, FE News held its first-ever event: The FE Collective. To bring together experts…
In October 2023, FE News held its first-ever event: The FE Collective. At the event, we had the opportunity to talk to our epic speakers…
On October 17th 2023 in Birmingham, FE News held our first-ever event: The FE Collective, sponsored by NCFE. This was not just an ordinary conference,…
The UK’s FE and Skills sector will deliver the workforce this country needs if given greater autonomy, a clearer funding framework and better guidance on…
In October 2023, FE News held its first-ever event: The FE Collective. At the event, we had the opportunity to talk to our epic speakers…
There is a common thread that links the cost-of-living as a student across the globe. It’s rising – and quickly. The last two years have…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 721, 18th November 2023: Back to work and a flattening labour market This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal brought…
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride will unveil their Back to Work Plan – a package…
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