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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Cambridge and OECD have published a new paper revealing more about the forthcoming PISA Foreign Language Assessment (FLA) – a major survey on how English…
The Co-op, in collaboration with City & Guilds Foundation, sees the launch of the first rail engineering apprenticeships at the Centre of Excellence skills hub…
Rachel Reeves has pledged to unlock growth in Cornwall through investment, slashing growth-stunting red tape, and creating good jobs that will put more money in…
In Bradford, a city rich in culture and resilience, we are facing a quiet crisis. A generation of young people, our 18- to 24-year-olds, are…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 807: 26th July 2025 | Why Has There Been A £6 Billion Drop in Employer Spending on Skills Since 2022?…
British employers reduced their investment in staff training by £6 billion in 2024 compared to 2022, spending £53 billion on workforce development as job vacancies…
Dr. Brandi Niemeier from New Anglia University Shares Timely Advice for UCAS Applicants With the UCAS personal statement set to undergo a dramatic transformation from…
Transport Committee launches new inquiry on how to build a thriving transport manufacturing sector A new parliamentary inquiry has launched to tackle the skills crisis…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 806: 19th July 2025 | Mixed Signals: Rising Unemployment, Falling Inactivity, and Questionable Data. How Can Local Skills Improvement Plans…
Ofqual is withdrawing its official statistics on access arrangements for GCSE, AS and A levels from 2014 to 2024 after identifying issues with the data.…
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