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...
This summer has delivered the clearest statement of intent on skills that further education has seen in a generation. Technical education pathways from age 14,...
For social care to be fit for the future, the workforce must be central to reform. Adult social care stands at a critical moment. Demand for care...
The State of the Skills Sector 2026 reveals that skills providers largely have confidence in their own performance, but far less certainty about policy, funding,...
My first job in the civil service was working on the team delivering plans for 14-19 Diplomas in response to the Tomlinson Review. It was a...
Analysis of gender attainment gaps in T levels and other Level 3 technical qualifications shows that boys are worryingly behind at all levels in exactly...
A review of research into factors that influence the quality of computing education in schools in England.
Guidance on stage 2 of the initial teacher training (ITT) provider improvement support and quality assurance process.Read More
Home Education, training and skills School curriculum Key stage 5 (AS and A Levels) AS and A level subject content and requirements Correspondence A letter…
Students are to benefit from updated Ofqual guidance on how to make exams and other assessments as accessible as possible to all. The new guidance…
As GCSEs begin, the Independent Assessment Commission (IAC) – an expert panel of teachers, parents, academics, business and students – have wished young people sitting exams good…
Tackling immigration bureaucracy and visa costs could allow the UK to attract and retain the best research talent from around the world, cementing the country’s…
For months the qualifications reform programme has felt like driving in thick fog. Awarding Organisations have known they are on a journey to rationalisation. But…
The Government will temporarily disengage with the National Union of Students (NUS) following recent antisemitism allegations. The NUS will be removed from all Department for…
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) has won the prestigious British Council Award for Internationalism in the AoC Beacon Awards. Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards…
Learner participation and achievements in England for the 2021 to 2022 academic year, including apprenticeships and detailed non-apprenticeship adult further education.Read More
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