The financial pressures facing UK higher education have reached a point where we need to ask a more fundamental question: is the problem simply that universities...
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...
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Permanent Changes to the Way We Work The past year has been a big challenge for everyone as Covid-19 threatened health and livelihoods. While lockdowns…
#ChooseToChallenge – #InternationalWomensDay enables us to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness of inequality issues and highlight the benefits of an inclusive world. Unfortunately, the events of…
The Employability Sector The Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) is the representative body for the employment support sector. Poor mental health is a significant and…
Staff and Students When it comes to the question of mental health in post-16 education, much of the focus in recent months has understandably been…
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease and in-person learning starts again, the reality of Covid-19 mass of testing staff and students is with us. This…
While you may have graduated from university with a great degree, this does not guarantee you a job immediately after you graduate. This is because…
Mental Fitness after lockdown As the dust settles and we assess life after lockdown, we will need to equip today’s learners with the skills they…
The Student Mental Health Crisis Covid-19 has exacerbated the fundamental flaws in our education system that contribute to, and are complicit in, the student mental…
Bill Jones, Deputy CEO at @LuminateEdGroupp and Principal at @leedscitycoll reflects on the #Budget2021 The Chancellor’s Budget announcement has revealed many positive opportunities for FE colleges…
Assumed Resilience Mature students in higher education are defined as those aged over 21. They are often portrayed as self-reliant, independent learners, who are naturally…
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