Higher and degree apprenticeships should be one of the most powerful drivers of social mobility. They offer the chance to earn while learning, gain real...
The hiring and recruitment space is experiencing more change than ever before. Just under a million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now out...
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,...
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In our 13th episode of the third season, Tom Bewick dives into the Baker Clause and the current state of careers advice. In the first 1-2-1…
Changes to assessment this year may have cost colleges in England an additional £50 million overall according to the Association of Colleges (@AoC_info) After…
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (#STEM) industries have faced criticism recently over workplace equity and discrimination, including gender, race, and disability inequality. STEM employers have…
Welcoming Students Back to the Bigger and Better UCL School of Management Universities and other educational institutions across the country will be familiar with the…
@UKScouting, @NAVCA and @SportsLeaders support #GoodforMeGoodforFE Scouts, NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) and SLQ are the first charitable organisations to lend their support to the FE sector’s…
@educationgovuk – HIGHER GCSE GRADES LINKED TO LIFETIME EARNINGS BOOST Higher grades across nine GCSE subjects could result in an increase of more than £200,000…
@VickyFord Children and Families Minister speech @ADCStweets annual conference Vicky Ford addresses the Association of Directors of Children’s Services annual conference: Good morning and thank you for…
Covid-19 has impacted our lives over the past one and a half years, even for those fortunate enough not to be furloughed or made redundant.…
Simon Lebus spoke at the Inside Government Apprenticeship Conference about @Ofqual’s role in vocational and technical qualification reform: Good morning, I am delighted to join…
#NoLearnerLeftBehind – Welcome to the first @FENews #Livestream in conjunction with @CognAssist We all know that learner dropout is a serious issue. Approx 35% of Apprentices drop…
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