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 Autumn Budget provided an additional £300m revenue funding for further education for financial year 2025 to 2026 to ensure young people are developing the…
The Joint Council for Qualifications has published the results tables for the November 2024 GCSE series. These results comprise results for GCSE English language and maths…
As colleges and training organisations open their doors for 2025, the further education and skills sector faces both familiar challenges and fresh opportunities. Drawing on…
Through collaboration and making jobs accessible for all, the gaming sector can become a cornerstone of our economy and provide stable, prosperous careers for today’s…
People in London (66%) are twice as likely to hold a degree than rural regions such as Greater Lincolnshire (33%), fuelling a growing skills divide…
A national vision for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision would boost growth and prosperity in local communities, according to a new report…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 778: 4th January 2025 | Kicking off 2025 This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by FE News: ISSN 2732-4095.…
More than 1,200 recipients receive honours this year across all sectors, with particular commendation to role models in sport, healthcare, academia and voluntary service. Prime…
The long-awaited register of children not in school, part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced to Parliament this week, is a crucial step…
For centuries, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has been at the forefront of human progress. From life-saving medicines to revolutionary technology and sustainable engineering,…
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