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...
Novakid, a leading online English as a Second Language (ESL) learning platform, conducted research on its first-to-market story-based ESL curriculum – Novakid Magic Academy –…
Colleges, universities and other institutions invest heavily in getting students in STEM programs because they are pathways to quality careers in high-demand and economically important…
The winners of the Association of Colleges’ 2022 Beacon Awards (#AoCBeacons) have been announced today at a ceremony in Westminster @AoC_info The AoC Beacon Awards…
A return to education can definitely be daunting, but it can also mark the next step in your career journey, creating aspirational dreams and bringing…
Since the war in Ukraine began, it is estimated that as many as 7.5 million people have been displaced, leaving behind their homes and the…
Sovereign money, climate change and the circular economy are some of the items on the curriculum at a world-renowned summer school. The Vienna-based Alternative Economic…
Greater Manchester Colleges Group (GMCG) has seen an unprecedented number of students register for WorldSkills UK Competitions, increasing 201% on last years’ entries. The Greater…
Electrical students got an insight into career opportunities open to electricians in the film and TV industry. Barking & Dagenham College students took part in…
Super student chef Sam Watkins is heading for a dream trip to Dubai after winning one of the UK’s toughest cookery competitions. Sam, 18, from…
I am often asked by EpAOs to review policies, processes and procedures against the plethora of official documents and guidance that relate to end-point assessment.…
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