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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The Education Training Foundation (ETF) welcomes the Education Select Committee’s powerful new report on further education (FE) and skills (House of Commons Education Committee, 2025).…
If I had half an hour with Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills, over a coffee, I’d love to have a chat about…
Thousands more young people are to receive life-changing support into work or training, with football clubs across the country signing up to help the Government…
A new report from the education charity and leading awarding organisation NCFE has found that the majority of current teaching assistants (TAs) are considering leaving…
Without an ethical framework, AI risks losing credibility in English language learning and assessment. Cambridge University Press & Assessment has released a new paper that…
The Education Committee has laid out a blueprint for how the Government should spread prosperity and achieve its mission of economic growth by investing in…
The College experience isn’t just about getting a qualification; it’s about building life skills that will equip young people with the skills and experiences to…
Across both further and higher education sectors, various strategies are designed to raise attainment, boost employability and close attainment gaps. Yet the major driver to…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 815: 20th September 2025. How Can We Tackle Youth Employment With ‘One Stop Shops’, SEND Funding And Skills Gladiators? This…
Durham University has been named The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026. In the main academic rankings it has climbed from…
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