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,...
My first job in the civil service was working on the team delivering plans for 14-19 Diplomas in response to the Tomlinson Review. It was a...
Analysis of gender attainment gaps in T levels and other Level 3 technical qualifications shows that boys are worryingly behind at all levels in exactly...
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Since we published the renewed inspection framework on 9 September 2025, we’ve put on lots of online and face-to-face engagement with further education and skills (FE) providers…
The world of work is rapidly evolving, and as automated technologies advance and new industries emerge; the skills required to thrive in these dynamic environments…
Year 11 students across England will be able to view their GCSE results on their phones for the first time from this summer, speeding up…
Mentoring and supervision are often discussed as desirable additions to professional development in further education and careers work. In reality, they are increasingly central to workforce performance, professional identity and…
The UK’s education system is undergoing its most significant reform in over a decade. The Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) sets out a vision for…
The FE and Skills 2026 New Year’s Honours List has been announced, including a couple of ‘Hullraisers’, Saf Ali for his amazing work on diversity…
As we know, education has always been about people and delivered well, it should evoke curiosity, aspiration and opportunity among its students. Yet the way…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 828: 20th December 2025. Last Soundbite of 2025: Mayors, Milburn and Major Welfare Reform This is the weekly e-newsletter and…
When eight of our Media, Broadcast and Production T Level students walked into the Liverpool City Region AI Summit this October, they had a chance…
A Lioness and an award-winning civil engineer apprentice have been honoured for their contribution to further education. This week, as 2025 comes to an end,…
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