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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Sick and disabled people will have more opportunities to move into work following the overhaul of a scheme that will boost living standards and workplace…
Revolution In Education A very significant structural shift in British education since the expansion of universities in the 1990s is imminent. While the headlines focus…
NOCN Group, alongside the British Association of Construction Heads (BACH), is urging the UK Government to reconsider proposed changes to construction and built environment apprenticeships…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 829: 10th January 2026. Why Do English Employers Pay 2.5x More for Apprentices compared to Germany or Austria? This is…
When we talk about care and education, we usually picture separate worlds: nurseries, schools, and care homes, each operating in isolation. But what if we brought these…
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…
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