ICAEW's research into mid-tier accountancy firms found that, while firms expect AI to reduce demand for some early-career tasks, most do not anticipate an overall...
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....
“ Eastleigh College has been re-accredited as an Investor in People (IiP). The prestigious Investors in People is a framework for business improvement that focuses…
“ Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) is playing a significant role in the race to plug the UK skills gap. In an exclusive interview, FE News…
“ The Scottish Executive has elected to extend the Individual Learning Accounts (ILA) scheme following the introduction of new IT software to administer it. This…
“ A report issued by the Social Exclusion Group (SEU) has highlighted the difficulties faced by some people moving from adolescence to adulthood. The group…
“ The British Racing School has cantered through it’s evaluation by the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI). The ALI were very impressed with the Newmarket based…
“ Young people who learn their trade through apprenticeships will earn more throughout their working lives. Research from Sheffield University shows they can earn more…
“ The Basic Skills Agency, in association with South Wales Police and Cardiff City Council’s Parade ESOL Service, has produced “Police ESOL”; an English language…
“ Secretary of State for Education and Skills Ruth Kelly has told delegates at the Association of Colleges (AoC) annual conference that the FE sector…
“ A study set up to establish what employers are seeking in their applicants by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has highlighted a…
“ A new investment of £366 million into educating service and civilian personnel has been announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The investment comes…
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