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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Youth unemployment is a significant concern across the UK, and recent data unveiled at the West London Youth Careers Summit for that region alone painted…
First Minister outlines plans to help grow Scotland’s economy. A dedicated visa for international graduates from Scottish universities or colleges who want to stay in…
A new study, designed to explore rates of ADHD among young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), has revealed nearly nine…
The latest ONS Labour Market Information has just been released. Top note figures indicate: Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 32,000 (0.1%)…
Jennifer Coupland, our chief executive, is to take up a new role at London South Bank University, after five years at the helm of IfATE.…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 780: 18th January 2025 | Will the spending review fix the ‘fragmented and broken’ skills system? This is the weekly…
The Education Secretary has confirmed that key provisions of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 will be brought into force, defending the free…
When advising students on their further and higher education options, one of the most impactful recommendations you can make is to encourage them to consider…
Thousands of jobs have been fuelled by the Chancellor’s National Wealth Fund in the last six months, with almost £1.6 billion of investment unlocked, driving…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 779: 11th January 2025 | Are we in a short-term skills trap? How do we Build tomorrow’s workforce from the…
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