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...
“ Teachers are left out of the loop when it comes to assessment testing, and need more support in meeting assessment targets, according to delegates…
“The Government is to urge employers to sign up to a “skills pledge” later today. Gordon Brown will join forces with the Education Minister Alan…
” Training leaders have expressed major concern at the Government’s decision not to follow Lord Leitch’s recommendation that a fully demand-led system for adult skills…
“Chesterfield College has joined forces with Endeavour Training Ltd to supply IMPACT (Innovative Methods of Practical and Classroom Teaching) which help reduce the number of…
“As part of their national push to drive up the demand for adult learning, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) showcased the achievements…
“Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, has announced plans to improve education for young people in custody.The Youth Crime Action Plan,…
“This week saw students and lecturers from around the country participate in events to fight for the right for free courses in English for Speakers…
“Camira Fabrics with King James High School in Huddersfield have been named Business Language Champion Partnership of the Year 2006-2007. The prize, awarded for inspiring…
“The ideal accessory for a wannabe-footballer’s wife may not be a pair of Christian Louboutin heels but a good set of qualifications to fall back…
“Those of us involved in union workplace learning are marking two important anniversaries this year. We are celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Union Learning…
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