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 report highlights the impact of differences in post-16 education and training systems and policies, with a specific focus on whether Scotland’s Winter Leaving Rules…
The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has formally approved the appointment of Professor Edward Peck as Chair of the Office for Students (OfS). This follows a…
Welcome to Innovation in Assessment, this is a brand new mini series with NCFE unpacking the latest innovations in Assessment. We kick off the new…
Education serves as a vital force in shaping the future of society. It provides access to opportunities and instills the principles that future leaders will…
Female employees – particularly those working in management – are twice as likely to see their gender as a barrier to success than their male…
The apprenticeship landscape has seen significant policy shifts in recent months, with changes aimed at reducing bureaucracy and increasing flexibility. Policymakers have long faced calls…
A new report from skills charity NOCN Group highlights the government’s missed opportunity of not properly investing in training, up-skilling and re-skilling part-time workers to…
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) must be at the heart of every organisation’s strategy. Creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive is not just…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 787: 8th March 2025 | Will the College Funding Shortfall create more NEETs? This week’s Soundbite is sponsored by “The CLA…
New research continues to highlight a persistent and troubling “confidence gap” between men and women in the workplace, with far-reaching consequences for career progression, pay…
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