The government's plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
According to the Student Mental Health Study, 37% of first-year university students show moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. This is nearly double the national rate for...
The biggest challenges facing the further education workforce are no great secret. Pay remains a big concern. Funding pressures limit what colleges can offer, while recruitment difficulties...
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As National Apprenticeship Week 2026 kicks off, Make UK is calling on the Government to commit to a Skills Investment Pledge to address the decline…
Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young people…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 833: 7th February 2026. What Can 50 Years Teach Milburn? How Do We KickStart Mental Health and SEND Support for…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 832: 31st January 2026. This is the 16th anniversary edition of FE Soundbite! The Quiet Collapse: What Can Adult Education…
The Accessible Digital Futures report from The Glenlead Centre and Jisc calls for stronger collaboration across education, industry and policymakers to put UK higher education at the forefront of digital innovation. The Glenlead Centre and Jisc have launched a new…
Transport Manufacturing Faces Skills Crisis: Committee Calls for Apprenticeship Funding Reform and Greater Levy Flexibility A new Transport Committee report has urged the Government to…
Tim Bennett-Hart to Chair Federation of Awarding Bodies, Kelle McQuade as Vice Chair from 10 February 2026 The Federation of Awarding Bodies has announced that…
Resilience against cyberattacks remains a focus for many Further Education (FE) leaders today, as incidents targeting institutions dominate headlines. However, physical security remains a substantial…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 831: 24th January 2026 | The Stat Nobody’s Talking About: London Has The Highest Unemployment Rate In The UK at…
The Minister for Further and Higher Education has called for universities, colleges, schools, learners, and businesses in Wales to share their views on post-16 education…
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