Last week brought a welcome signal that the government is ready to rethink GCSE maths resits. Education Secretary Lucy Powell acknowledged that failing to get...
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,...
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After a short break, the award winning Skills World Live Radio Show is back with its ‘on the road’ format of the podcast! This week,…
While remote learning brought on by Covid-19 likely increased technology costs for many UK universities they, like their global counterparts, were already seeing year on…
Huge disparity in adult literacy and numeracy must be tackled to boost levelling up, analysis shows The proportion of adults with low levels of literacy…
Students often apply for university with the expectation that it will be the greatest time of their life. While it is true that university offers…
We’ve heard it time and again, “we’ve come so far towards gender equality in the workplace”, but the reality is we haven’t come close enough.…
New @cmi_managers report, The Everyone Economy, shows why inclusivity is critical to economic success and effective public services CMI publishes a new report outlining how…
In September, AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is launching its biggest syllabus update in two decades, introducing four new themes including: Technology Communication Ethics Sustainability…
The government in England has launched a consultation on the statutory guidance for schools on ‘access for education and training providers’. Through the Skills and Post-16 Education Act…
According to a new report by ADP exploring employees’ attitudes towards the current world of work, six-in-ten (60%) UK workers would like more flexibility as…
Economy Minister (@vaughangething ) commits £5 million to foster new culture of entrepreneurialism among young people in Wales. Plan part of Welsh Government mission to…
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