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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The FE News team chats with Paul Atfield, Data and AI Lead from the Education Outcomes Fund (EOF) at WISE 12 in Doha. Paul leads…
Skills England Chair Phil Smith sat down with Gavin for a virtual coffee to wrap up his first six months in the role. The conversation…
Government funds major expansion of colleges to train next generation of skilled British workers More builders, coders and engineers of the future will be able…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 827: 13th December 2025. What Is Green Confetti and Why Do You Need A Playbook? | FE Soundbite Edition 827…
Laila Lalami, Moroccan novelist and creative writing professor at UC Riverside, is challenging how we think about AI in education, particularly in storytelling. Speaking at…
Pioneering new qualifications will help plug skills gaps in the UK’s booming medical technology (MedTech) sector – easing NHS pressures by boosting productivity. The Higher…
Children with SEND will benefit from a brilliant education close to home as the government announces at least £3 billion to create tens of thousands…
New data reveals 5.1 million workers employed in occupations with substantially higher demand than usual Skills England has today published its latest Occupations in Demand…
Dr. Asyia Kazmi, incoming CEO of WISE (World Innovation Summit for Education), believes we’re at a critical juncture for education. Speaking at WISE 12 in…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a future prospect. It is well and truly here, and it is here to stay. Yet the widespread…
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