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 Department for Education today published the Government’s response to the ITB Review, which was conducted by Mark Farmer in 2023 and finalised last year.…
Tough new reforms proposed by the Department for Education would tighten controls on university franchising arrangements in England to safeguard public money and shore up…
Educational institutions face mounting pressure to not only survive but thrive amidst financial uncertainties and shifting student expectations. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI),…
The latest REC JobsOutlook shows employers’ confidence in the economy slightly increased heading into the new year, suggesting that some of the gloomier UK economic…
A digital wallet and app will be introduced this year to improve access to public services for British residents, according to an announcement confirming the…
New skills training in early years to deliver on Plan for Change New and existing early years educators will soon be able to benefit from…
Out today a groundbreaking report from the Edge Foundation, in partnership with the Universities of Bath, Oxford, and Huddersfield, highlights the transformative potential of Degree…
The recent Ofsted “Big Listen” consultation represents a crucial turning point for the Further Education (FE) and Skills sector. The changes are a welcome step…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 781: 25th January 2025 | Learning from Kintsugi: Can We Repair Our ‘Broken Skills’ System with Gold?| FE Soundbite 781…
Former chairman of John Lewis Partnership, Sir Charlie Mayfield, will lead the Keep Britain Working Review to investigate the factors behind spiralling levels of inactivity,…
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