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 wider vision of the benefits of childcare is needed to fully inform a national debate on access to childcare entitlements, according to a new…
Following the pandemic’s disruption and over a decade of austerity, the education system in England faces a number of challenges in the years ahead. But,…
The Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that John McNamara has been appointed as the FAB interim CEO with…
Ah! The Class of ’92! Becks, Scholesy, Gary Neville.……..no, no, not that class! This article is about the other Class of ’92; Trent, Hallam, John…
Sue Bright is the Operations & Quality Manager for Apprenticeships at Exeter College. With a vibrant student body ranging from 10,000 to 12,000 strong, it…
Gavin Deane is the Founder and Chief Executive of Educationwise Academy, a national apprenticeship provider specialising in Sport, Rail and Business. Recently they have been…
Students and taxpayers will be better protected against rip-off degree courses that have high drop-out rates, don’t lead to good jobs and leave young people with…
Employability Day is an annual ‘open door’ to the often-unknown work of the employability sector. The sector on show in a day – and a…
At the recent OneFile user conference, Sue Thexton, Managing Director and Executive Vice Principal, shed light on the pressing challenges in the world of edtech,…
Welcome to Soundbite Edition 703, So, how do you get to be Ofsted Outstanding? 15th July 2023 This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal brought…
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