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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With #COP26 in full swing, @CambridgeSpark is joining the ‘green tech’ debate by asking what companies can do to align their strategy towards ‘sustainability through innovation’, and…
It’s number confidence week and numeracy in the UK has once more hit the headlines. In his autumn spending review last week Rishi Sunak announced…
School was not out this summer! Parents want the best for their children in every aspect of their lives and this is especially true when…
Existing data fails to support lengthening the school day as a means to boost attainment, according to new report (@ImpetusPEF) Despite months of discussion about the learning loss…
#ImplementingFamilyHubs – Children’s Minister @WillQuince addresses the National Centre for Family Hubs (@AFNCCF) Minister Will Quince speaks to family hubs conference to launch £12 million Transformation…
In this episode, the latest in the series, host Gavin O’Meara invited David Gallagher (Chief Executive, NCFE) to catch up about NCFE’s refreshed vision and…
First woman appointed as Chair at City & Guilds (@cityandguilds) City & Guilds has formally welcomed the first female Chair in its 143-year history. Dr…
#YWW21 – Nigel Huddleston’s (@HuddlestonNigel) key-note speech to the Youth Work Summit: I’m delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you today in one…
#ProtectStudentChoice – A few months ago, students across the UK received their A Level and BTEC results, enabling them to progress to their next stage…
Today, as Boris Johnson begins hosting world leaders in Glasgow for the #COP26 summit, student presidents from across the UK have joined together in calling for urgent action to stop the climate emergency. The presidents are urging…
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