In a few short weeks, tens of thousands of young people fresh from receiving their A-level and BTEC results will head off to university to...
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...
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Using artificial intelligence to transform education in a positive way will be the focus of a new call for evidence launched by the Government today…
Employment back to pre-pandemic levels but “clear signs that weak labour supply is holding back growth” The UK employment rate was estimated at 76.0% in February…
Dr Monica Chavez shares insights on incorporating social mobility into college curriculums, focusing on inclusivity, fostering a growth mindset, and exchanging best practices for transformative…
Ofsted has announced changes to inspection processes, a revised complaints procedure, and new wellbeing investment which includes additional support for staff wellbeing. This comes after…
Welcome to Soundbite Edition 698! 10th June 2023: Have you heard about the new £48M SIF (Skills Injection Fund) for HTQs? This is the weekly…
City and Guilds Foundation is inviting expressions of interest from charities, prison governors and training providers – as the next stage of its £1m Big…
Schools in England now have more teachers than ever before, as new data reveals there are 468,371 teachers in the workforce, as part of the…
An exciting innovation which provides a detailed analysis of regional social mobility will be unveiled in Manchester today by Alun Francis, interim chair of the…
The education secretary has said the government will “take action to offer further support” to school leaders following the death of Ruth Perry. The Education…
When talking about neurodiversity, it’s all too easy to focus on the barriers and challenges people face without taking the time to celebrate the strengths…
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