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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I have always loved numbers and data. The messier the numbers, the better. If you can tidy it up and put some logic to it,…
As part of @NCFE ’s recently launched campaign to tackle online bullying (#WeCallItOut), its latest webinar – Call It Out: Staying Safe Online – explored a…
Higher and Further Education Minister @MichelleDonelan speech on the #AugarReview: Thank you all for joining us today. I want to begin by thanking Sir Philip…
Everyone’s been impacted by the events of the past two years in different ways, but one of the biggest widespread changes to daily life is…
Government response to the Augar review, Minimum Eligibility Requirements and Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) The Government has responded to the Augar review / post 18…
By the BFELG: #AntiRacismInAction: Schools with Dame Lorna Boreland-Kelly, CEO and Managing Partner, Bokell Associates, Patrick Cozier, Headteacher, Highgate Wood School, Haringey, Funmi Alder, Headteacher,…
@Ofqual has published new research about #CASLO qualifications, mainly vocational and technical qualifications that require students to master specific skills, understanding and knowledge. The new…
Last night (21 Feb) saw a potentially highly significant amendment to the Skills Bill, particularly for careers advice and guidance routes for students. The Baker…
It is vitally important that we invest in further and higher education to ensure our creative sectors can continue to flourish. Doing so means working…
The Prime Minister explained his ‘Living with Covid plan today (21st February 2022). Boris Johnson said ‘Let us learn to live with Covid’ The Prime…
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