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 771: 9th October 2024 | Why is the Skills Minister Reforming FE and Skills? This week’s Soundbite is sponsored by…
Emily Jones, Deputy Director at Learning and Work Institute, shares plans to develop a campaign advocating for change to raise participation in lifelong learning, building…
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith Spoke at AELP’s Autumn conference, outlining the government’s vision for skills reform in England. She highlighted the creation of Skills England,…
A group of young adult carers have been introduced to The Princess Royal, at a special event dedicated to their experiences in education and employment.…
Welcome to Episode 1 of Unlocking Opportunities, a new livestream season in partnership with FE News and NCFE. Episode 1 is exploring Labour’s first 100…
Today, Edge Foundation published new research ‘Ofsted inspection in the general further education and skills sector in England’. This study looks at how Ofsted inspections and its…
Following the launch of its latest Impact Report, Deborah Jenkins, Chair of the Board of Trustees at the awarding organisation and education charity NCFE, outlines…
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.…
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