I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
According to the Student Mental Health Study, 37% of first-year university students show moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. This is nearly double the national rate for...
The biggest challenges facing the further education workforce are no great secret. Pay remains a big concern. Funding pressures limit what colleges can offer, while recruitment difficulties...
For years, employers have been telling us that something fundamental is missing in the labour market. Not technical skills, although those matter enormously, but the...
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has topped one million for the first time since 2013. Alan Milburn's independent...
“ One of the troubles faced by individuals when trying to integrate into a new society has traditionally been the barrier of language. Programmes that…
“ In a bid to tap the largely untapped potential of the learners in FE consultation, the Centre for Excellence in Leadership (CEL) have turned…
“ Cornwall College has announced a new series of part-time degree courses aimed at adult learners in Cornwall. The courses are designed to be as…
“ “¦makes Jack a dull boy. Jack should, then, take this opportunity to pop down to Victoria Park in London and have a good play,…
“ The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) has developed plans for a new qualification that will form part of A-level qualifications and specialized diplomas. The…
“ A series of learner bursaries are being offered as part of the Quality Improvement Agency’s (QIA’s) STAR Awards programme this year, in an effort…
“ All this talk of a “skills deficit” and the threat of “globalisation” can be a lot to stomach. The view from the top is…
“ A new scheme is being launched to help develop the skills of those working within the global securities and investment sector. The Continuing Professional…
“ If you”ve ever thought that you”ve had enough experiences in FE to write a book on the subject, you are not alone”¦in fact, someone…
“ Hollywood has given adult learning a shot in the arm ““ after one of its distinguished patrons urged older learners to sign up to…
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