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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Race To The Bottom The Series: This is the second of a four-part series on university #GradeInflation; we’ll explore the evidence, the underlying causes, the defence…
Expanding Childcare: Time for children, parents and family learning Estonian inspiration Estonia’s famed affordable childcare system has got politicians around the world flocking to Tallinn…
AELP is calling for immediate action from the government to save the skills system or risk a situation where learners will see a drastically reduced…
Expanding Childcare: Time for children, parents and family learning High quality early childhood education and care, both formal and informal, can have positive and long-term…
Expanding Childcare: Time for children, parents and family learning Early years childcare and education has the potential to change young children’s lives, particularly disadvantaged children.…
This week marks the start of South Asian Heritage Month, which aims to amplify and celebrate British South Asian heritage and history through education, arts,…
Expanding Childcare: Time for children, parents and family learning Some of the most expensive childcare in the world In the past year, we’ve seen childcare…
Welcome to Soundbite Edition 704, Is a perfect storm brewing for Apprenticeship Quality? FE Soundbite 704 22nd July 2023 This is the weekly e-newsletter and…
Expanding Childcare: Time for children, parents and family learning A system in crisis Childcare is on its knees. It is scarce and unaffordable for many.…
Expanding Childcare: Time for children, parents and family learning In the Spring Budget, the present Conservative Government announced a major childcare package of planned entitlements…
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