The SEND Transition Collective, convened by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) in partnership with FE News, brought together senior practitioners, policy advisors, and FE...
The reform of technical education in England has reached a pivotal moment. With T Levels now established across the post-16 landscape, attention is turning to...
There’s a belief that AI will somehow fix educational marketing. That by automating outreach, refining targeting and increasing output, institutions will naturally see better engagement...
As devolution reshapes England’s skills system and the second iteration of LSIPs comes into focus, attention is rightly turning to how regional ambition becomes delivery. Suzanne Slater, Commercial...
When one in seven young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET) by the age of 23, this is not just a concerning statistic –...
In further education policy, “closing skills gaps” is often framed as a technical challenge with straightforward solutions: expand provision, add courses, increase qualification levels. It’s...
She did everything right. When she received her ADHD diagnosis in her early forties, she told her employer, followed the correct processes, and waited for...
The government has long stated its intention to reduce the number of young people who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). But...
Working in early careers, I see every day what apprenticeships mean for young people, especially when university isn’t affordable, doesn’t fit how they learn or...
Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation and Investments Manager at the awarding organisations NCFE, explains why assessment must continue to keep pace with sector reforms if learners are to achieve the outcomes...
Dr David Collins CBE will join the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) as its new chief executive from 1 August 2009. The president of…
Behind every UK WorldSkills competitor there is a dedicated and supportive training manager and WorldSkills expert. This individual oversees all aspects of the technical training…
Birmingham Rathbone, Birmingham Summary of grades awarded: Effectiveness of provision Satisfactory: Grade 3 Capacity to improve Contributory grade: Satisfactory: Grade 3 Achievement and standards…
Further Education was once described as "the neglected middle child of education". It’s a crying shame that so much of its work goes unnoticed and…
Vocational qualifications have been increasing in popularity across the board, and demand within the hospitality, leisure, travel & tourism industry is set to rocket. People…
Roger McClure stepped down as chief executive of the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) yesterday. LSIS was formed in October last year through the…
After a long delay and limited funding, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has announced a new needs based criteria to determine what colleges will…
In May 2008 we launched the Training Quality Standard – an assessment framework and certification process designed to recognise and celebrate the best organisations delivering…
Independent providers have reacted angrily to confirmation that a new £83 million Learning and Skills Council (LSC) programme to help young unemployed people will be…
…But it’s not necessarily to be found on stage, in a TV studio or on the pages of the media. No, Britain’s got a wealth…
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