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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Following the launch of foundation apprenticeships in England, EngineeringUK has today published a new report ‘Pathways to success: shaping foundation apprenticeships in engineering and technology’.…
The shortlist for the ALT Awards 2025 is now live, spotlighting exceptional achievements in learning technology. Selected by an expert judging panel, this year’s finalists…
With the expansion and reform of apprenticeships promising more flexibility in delivery and a systemic shift from evaluating institutions solely on exam results to measuring…
Thousands of sick or disabled people will be helped into good, secure jobs following a major expansion of tailored employment support announced by the Department…
Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN), in partnership with Gateway Qualifications, has today launched the Greater Manchester NEET Position Paper – September 2025, a comprehensive and collaborative…
Grainger calls on governments and regulators to support place‑based innovation so prosperity is shared, not concentrated. The Just Transition Movement The Just Transition movement supports…
BusinessLDN-led skills blueprint for the capital helping more Londoners into training and jobs, according to a new report An ambitious roadmap for getting more Londoners…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 812: 30th August 2025 | What Do Employers Actually Think About Foundation Apprenticeships? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal…
Ellen Thinnesen OBE, Chief Executive of Education Partnership North East, has been appointed as the next Further Education Commissioner, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Ellen will…
Neurodiversity is no longer a fringe conversation; it is serious topic in education. Increasingly, schools, colleges, and universities are starting to understand the importance of…
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