Party conference season is one of the few points in the political calendar when politicians, policymakers, employers, think tanks and organisations from across the public...
The government's plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
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...
“ When I launched my first report as Chief Inspector of adult learning five years ago the headlines were grim: 60% of work-based learning inadequate;…
“Learninvicta, as learndirect Hub Operator for Kent and Medway invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for the operation of large and…
“Northern Ireland’s 16 further education colleges are to merge into six area based groups according to Sir Reg Empey, the Minister for Employment and Learning.…
“Learndirect learners, employers and learning providers have had their achievements recognised at the recent Regional learndirect Awards Ceremonies72 winners received awards at nine Regional Awards…
“Carter and Carter successfully suspended their shares on the London Stock Exchange this morning after admitting it was unsure of its financial position ahead of…
“A campaign urging disabled college staff to speak out about their disability has been launched. Fear of discrimination impairing career prospects has lead to many…
“Migrant workers could be expected to take a new ESOL for Work qualification, Bill Rammell, the Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher…
“ The government has pledged £500,000 to help prevent criminals from re-offending by offering them better skills and job prospects. Secretary of State for Education,…
“ A union has slammed “cheeky” proposals to privatise colleges following a suggestion made by the 157 Group’s Chair, Ioan Morgan. Speaking today at a…
“ Jean Lambert MEP was the special guest at a gala bash held last week to celebrate the achievements of a youth project funded jointly…
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