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...
“A European Social Fund (ESF) sponsored project, run by Lambeth Women’s Workshop (LWW), has been chosen to appear in a promotional video. The video will…
“ The Government announced the launch of three National Skills Academies yesterday as part of its £90 million drive to raise the standard of industry…
“ [On winning] I was overwhelmed to win in my category; amazed! It was one of those things that you hope will happen but never…
“ A university in the East of England has been awarded £20 million to help improve skills and raise the region’s HE provision by up…
Thirteen colleges and other learning providers were praised for their hard work, dedication and commitment to improvement earlier this week when they were awarded Learning…
“ London Mayor Ken Livingstone announced the appointment of Barry Francis to the London Skills and Employment Board earlier this week. Mr Francis, Southern and…
“ A recent survey carried out by Commercial Motor, the road transport industrys best-selling weekly magazine, found that 94% of drivers surveyed were obese with…
“ The Government Office for the East Midlands (GO-EM) and the East Midlands Regional Youth Working Unit (EMRYWU) have opened a discussion forum, inviting people…
“ The City College Brighton and Hove has been awarded the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Action for Business Colleges accreditation, a sign from the…
“ As part of our ongoing interest in the issues affecting prisoner education, FE News is proud to bring you the first of a two-part…
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