The financial pressures facing UK higher education have reached a point where we need to ask a more fundamental question: is the problem simply that universities...
Higher and degree apprenticeships should be one of the most powerful drivers of social mobility. They offer the chance to earn while learning, gain real...
The hiring and recruitment space is experiencing more change than ever before. Just under a million 16 to 24-year-olds in the UK are now out...
Last week brought a welcome signal that the government is ready to rethink GCSE maths resits. Education Secretary Lucy Powell acknowledged that failing to get...
In a few short weeks, tens of thousands of young people fresh from receiving their A-level and BTEC results will head off to university to...
As August draws to a close, Further Education settles into a particular rhythm. INSET days land in the final week of the month, enrolment week...
The first in a new series examining international careers, employability and skills systems, and what England might responsibly learn from them. Introduction There is something...
When it comes to employees, further education doesn't suffer from a shortage of enthusiasm or dedication. In fact, an analysis of FE staff survey responses...
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system....
During this summer's heatwaves, further education and skills providers across the country found themselves trying to run assessments, practical workshops and exams in buildings, workplaces...
Annual updates to the Interest Rates and Thresholds of Income Contingent Student Loans and Mortgage Style Student Loans The Department for Education (DfE) today (11…
Estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK. Documents UK labour market: August 2020 https://www.ons.gov.uk/releases/uklabourmarketaugust2020 Details Official statistics are produced…
The Universities Minister has written to all Vice-Chancellors asking them to hold places for students appealing their A level results Universities have been urged by…
A response to recent stories on exam results in Scotland this summer and any impact on results in England. We appreciate students, parents/carers and teachers…
A list of Ofqual-regulated awarding organisations and links to their various complaints policies. Documents VTQ awarding organisation appeals and complaints links PDF, 322KB, 9 pages…
Paula Sussex, SLC CEO, responds to Martin Lewis, MoneySavingExpert, on 28 July 2020. Documents Paula Sussex response to Martin Lewis 28 July 2020 PDF, 172KB,…
The UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) Online Safety Audit Tool helps mentors of trainee teachers and newly qualified teachers induct mentees and provide ongoing…
Article by Ofqual Chair, as first published in Sunday Telegraph 9 August 2020. Results day, whether for GCSEs and A levels, is an emotional moment…
Although exams and assessments have been cancelled, most students will still be able to progress to further study or employment as planned with results which…
A statement about the role of centre judgements in this summer’s awarding. Although exams and assessments have been cancelled, most students will still be able…
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