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...
Recent announcements relating to Breaking Barriers to Youth Employment, Local First, and new technical education pathways from age 14 will require apprenticeship leaders to make...
The publication of Skills England's Sector Skills Needs Assessment for Professional and Business Services (PBS) should be a clarion call to policymakers, employers and the...
Andy Burnham's call to put technical education at the heart of the national conversation is a welcome one. His proposal to expand technical pathways and...
Today, thousands of our learners across the country will open their Level 3 and T Level results and take another important step on their career...
Results day is the starting point – not the finish line: how parents and carers can support young people this summer For many families, results...
There are very few moments in a career when you quietly sit back and think, "We've finally got there." Last week was one of those...
Andy Burnham means business. Two weeks into the job, the new Prime Minister has promised to end rough sleeping, fix social care, cap energy bills...
It seems everyone in Greater Manchester has an Andy Burnham Story. Mine starts backstage at Parklife festival in 2017. I was fortunate enough to be...
“In the build up to this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards, new research from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) reveals that one in four Brits…
“Research conducted by Ipsos MORI on behalf of the LSC has found that those working within FE recognise the system to be key to meeting…
“If you thought “trade” apprenticeships were an option only for “the boys,” then think again. Advanced Apprenticeships offer a real alternative to traditional learning and…
Skills Minister David Lammy today (12 March 2008) called on major public sector employers to offer more Apprenticeships to young people and adults and break…
Chris Collins amongst winners at City & Guilds ceremony
“Horticulturist Chris Collins has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Prince Philip Medal, an accolade awarded by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of…
“Unions and employers must work together to ensure Britain meets the challenges of the twenty first century according to the Trade Unions Congress (TUC). The…
New Year is when we look back on the past year and resolve to do better ““ a bit like looking at an old school…
“ In a local training centre in Workington, the message that apprenticeships are routes into a more successful future is being reinforced in awards for…
“ A new report, commissioned by SkillsActive and carried out amongst the Community Sports Development (CSD) workforce, has highlighted the rising numbers employed in the…
“ The London skills agenda has received a significant boost from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) through its £29.5m Pan-London European Social Fund (ESF)…
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