V Levels could offer something the post-16 system badly needs: greater flexibility for young people who want vocational learning without having to specialise as early...
Recently, while on safari in Mauritius, I found myself staring at a zebra and thinking about autism, which is perhaps not the most conventional response...
Experience isn't enough to make graduates employable. Why experience must be designed by providers to be in line with the government's skills reforms, rather than...
The UK will need hundreds of thousands of new construction workers in the coming years to meet demand for housing, infrastructure and clean energy projects....
The debate about whether AI belongs in education is rapidly becoming redundant. The more important question is what education does now that AI is already...
Young people not in education, employment or training have often missed out on opportunities to develop essential employment skills. The Nuffield Foundation has launched a...
100,000 placements is a welcome start. Who helps young people get to day one? In thirty-five years working in careers guidance, I have watched a...
Term has started, and colleges are still settling timetables and filling gaps in delivery. It's a good moment to look at who's teaching under subcontracted...
Adult learners are already investing in new careers; policy should turn that commitment into a connected journey from entry-level competence to higher technical progression. The...
The funded management ladder has gone. Team Leader at Level 3, Operations Manager at Level 5, Chartered Manager at Level 6, Coaching Professional, Improvement Practitioner,...
“FE Careers has launched FE Video today. FE Video is an online video and movie sharing service for the Further Education and Work Based Learning…
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has launched a £20 million capital fund aimed at encouraging colleges to implement projects that reduce energy consumption and…
“Next week on FE News, we take a look at ESOL, the Government consultation, funding and what the future holds for this fascinating and diverse…
“When the Government announced changes to ESOL funding, ending the universal access to free English classes, UCU were at the forefront of protests with their…
“Minister of State for Lifelong Learning, Further and Higher Education, Bill Rammell has announced Christine Tyler, ex-principal of Eccles College, Manchester, as the new Chair…
“ The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) has published new complaints guidelines for college inspections reports. The education watchdog issued the revised guidelines in…
“ SkillsActive, the Sector Skills Council for sport and recreation, last week launched an industry-wide consultation to develop national occupational standards for sports officials in…
“Young people with excellent vocational skills are being invited to take part in 2008 WorldSkills UK competitions. Winners from the competitions could go on to…
“ The Association of Colleges has reached agreement with the University and College Union (UCU) and other FE unions on guidance for age equality in…
“ The Leitch Review has increased pressure on further education colleges and other training providers to help improve the skills of the UK workforce. In…
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