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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Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 784: 15th February 2025 | NAW25: Is avoiding English and Maths in Apprenticeships a good idea?| FE Soundbite 784 This…
Today, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its latest ‘Construction Apprenticeships: Opportunities. Challenges. Support.’ report. The publication draws on a range of research…
Apprentices in England will drive £25bn of economic growth over their lifetime, new figures have revealed. This is almost double the £14bn contribution found the…
Last month, the UK Government unveiled an ambitious plan that aims to strengthen the UK’s global competitiveness in AI development and adoption. It was encouraging…
The government is slashing more red tape to ensure businesses and apprenticeship training providers are able to focus even more of their time on apprentices,…
National Apprenticeship Week is approaching, with this year’s theme being ‘skills for life’. In this article, we hear from Steven Hurst, Director of Corporate Learning…
The widening regional skills gap is holding back economic growth and innovation, especially in the tech sector. While London remains a hub for tech talent,…
New research suggests that many workplaces are a potential hotbed of discriminatory behaviour, with peoples’ age, appearance and gender often being used against them in…
The Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has also announced that Phil Smith CBE will chair Skills England, the new nationwide body for skills, with Sir David…
Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as the government cuts red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers…
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