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 scale of the mental health and suicide crisis among young adults has been laid bare in new research published by the Association of Colleges…
As we head into the second half of the year, it may be time to reflect on the success or hardships of your school or…
Abstract: This article highlights the importance of higher education in shaping the future of global careers. The author, Rebecca Bewley, Head of Partnerships at NCC…
Custom API portals streamline IT procurement in universities, offering role-based access to pre-approved equipment catalogs. These systems integrate with existing university infrastructure, support single sign-on,…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 762, September 7th, 2024. Are FE and Skills falling through the cracks in Labour? Have you noticed that FE and…
Risks are part of everyday life. To a greater or lesser extent, we all take them; and we all take steps to make them be,…
Following a significant increase in the number of students taught through subcontractual partnerships in England, the Office for Students (OfS) publishes an Insight brief today…
The gap between what students learn and what the job market needs is closing, but there’s still work to do. By fostering deeper relationships with…
Ofsted has today published a detailed response to its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, setting out how the inspectorate will reset its relationship with the sectors it…
Each month we find our Top Three most popular exclusive thought leadership articles on FE News. Congrats to all of our thought leaders who have…
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