The reform of technical education in England has reached a pivotal moment. With T Levels now established across the post-16 landscape, attention is turning to...
There’s a belief that AI will somehow fix educational marketing. That by automating outreach, refining targeting and increasing output, institutions will naturally see better engagement...
As devolution reshapes England’s skills system and the second iteration of LSIPs comes into focus, attention is rightly turning to how regional ambition becomes delivery. Suzanne Slater, Commercial...
When one in seven young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training (NEET) by the age of 23, this is not just a concerning statistic –...
In further education policy, “closing skills gaps” is often framed as a technical challenge with straightforward solutions: expand provision, add courses, increase qualification levels. It’s...
She did everything right. When she received her ADHD diagnosis in her early forties, she told her employer, followed the correct processes, and waited for...
The government has long stated its intention to reduce the number of young people who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). But...
Working in early careers, I see every day what apprenticeships mean for young people, especially when university isn’t affordable, doesn’t fit how they learn or...
Dean Blewitt, Senior Innovation and Investments Manager at the awarding organisations NCFE, explains why assessment must continue to keep pace with sector reforms if learners are to achieve the outcomes...
Never has there been a more relevant time to talk about transition for young people and adults with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). As...
Supersonic car project BLOODHOUND has announced three new education ambassadors to help promote STEM skills across the UK. David Beynon, Justine Squitieri and Lee Mackinson,…
Association of Learning Providers: ‘A sustainable Work Programme is required to make a success of welfare reform’ The employment and training providers who will be delivering…
According to a survey conducted by Association of Colleges, the proposed changes to the funding of English courses for speakers of other languages (ESOL) could…
In my last couple of articles I outlined the need to know 1) what kind of career will suit your skill set, your motivations and…
Nearly 90 per cent of businesses see apprentices as key to the future success of their organisation over next two years, according to a report…
This week celebrates the valuable contribution apprentices make to the economy. As a former apprentice I want to encourage all employers and training providers to…
Business Secretary Vince Cable and Skills Minister John Hayes are urging employers across the UK to invest in Apprenticeships to help drive economic growth. During…
Admissions to universities by BTEC students have soared 30% year-on-year to more than 100,000, according to research by education giant Pearson. Figures released by the…
The UCAS application deadline passed in January and already we know that applications are up by 5% on last year’s figures. Although the rate of…
A new discussion paper was launched by the 157 Group yesterday featuring the views from colleges around the globe on common challenges they face every…
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