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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September 2023 marks the beginning of our 20th Anniversary celebrations at FE News! One way we’ll be celebrating is every day throughout September we will be posting short videos…
Co-author of the new report “Running to Stand Still: Why decades of skills reform have failed to shift the dial on UK productivity & investment…
In this article, Neil explores the importance of creativity in the face of advancing artificial intelligence, emphasising its unique human nature. The piece delves into…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 714, 30th September 2023. How do we save UK Skills? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal brought to you…
Ofsted has today published a review of careers provision in schools and further education and skills (FE & Skills) providers. The review found schools and…
September 2023 marks the beginning of our 20th Anniversary celebrations at FE News! One way we’ll be celebrating is every day throughout September we will be posting short videos…
The Federation’s co-chair, Kirstie Donnelly MBE, launched the event on Tuesday 12 September alongside the report’s co-authors Professor Tom Bewick and independent researcher, Matilda Gosling.…
I recently spoke to a prominent figure in the skills ecosystem who admitted that they didn’t really know what an awarding body did. That is…
Ecctis has appointed ed-tech entrepreneur Susanna Lawson as the new independent Non-Executive Chair of its Board of directors. The award-winning co-founder of cloud-based vocational training…
September 2023 marks the beginning of our 20th Anniversary celebrations at FE News! One way we’ll be celebrating is every day throughout September we will be posting short videos…
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