The publication of the Milburn interim review on young people and work arrives at an important moment for England’s education, employment and skills system. With...
Something struck me recently at the Breaking Barriers / NEET Collective, held in central London on 2nd June 2026 - a FE News and Edge...
Recently, I visited PET-Xi in Coventry, and I left with a feeling I know all too well: admiration, frustration and a deep sense of déjà...
Practitioners, leaders, researchers and advocates gathered in London to do something the sector urgently needed: not just name the problem, but co-design the route out...
There’s a gulf between where many NEET young people are and where employers need them to be so that they can thrive in a job. The UK must find ways to bridge that gulf -...
Alan Milburn’s Young People and Work interim report should land as a national alarm bell. Nearly one million young people are now not in education,...
UK government and organisations are constantly discussing ongoing skills shortages and apprenticeships and employability, yet one of the biggest untapped resources that often gets overlooked...
The Level 4 AI and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship launched by Skills England has arrived at a difficult moment for the FE sector. The management apprenticeship...
The term NEET has long been used as shorthand for young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training. It is often framed as...
New apprenticeship reforms could play an important role in improving diversity across the UK workforce, particularly as policymakers seek to widen access to skilled careers and address persistent barriers...
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A new report published by education charity NCFE has shown how it is supporting some of the most deprived areas of the country. The Social…
The government has today (Monday 4 November) unveiled a significant package of measures to support students and stabilise the university sector. Students facing cost of…
A national survey from Learning and Work Institute finds that persistent inequalities, including by age, region and employment status, continue to affect participation in learning.…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 770: 2nd October 2024. Labour’s First Budget: A Reality Check for FE? This week’s Soundbite is sponsored by Turnitin This…
Students using the AI tech less in their studies than their educators think UK university students are using AI significantly less in their studies than…
Key Points Rachel Reeves has delivered a historic first female Chancellor’s Budget with several significant announcements for the further education and skills sector. Here’s what…
Over 3 million workers will receive a pay boost after the Chancellor confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour…
Education Select Committee membership appointed The House of Commons has formally appointed the membership of the Education Committee. Each party has its own internal processes…
Andy argues that creative arts education is fundamental to developing well-rounded individuals equipped for the modern world. It cultivates critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and collaborative…
Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP: “We will build a Britain where those who can work, will work” Ahead of the Budget, the Chancellor has unveiled a…
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