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...
Welcome to FE Soundbite Weekly Journal Edition #635 It has been a busy one this week. There have been eight, yes EIGHT major announcements this…
England’s education system not only needs to prepare young people better for the future, it also has to be fairer, providing them with equal opportunities…
Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, will today [Saturday 12 March] call for a “curriculum for childhood,” in his…
Wirral Met College proudly celebrated National Careers Week (7th – 11th March 2022) by hosting over 80 employer talks to hundreds of students. Businesses from…
Education Secretary addresses Association of School and College Leaders conference 2022 Ladies and gentlemen, I am really pleased and honoured to be here for my…
On Monday 14 March the House of Lords Select Committee on the Children and Families Act 2014 will hold the first public evidence session of its inquiry examining…
The department’s annual target for the number of trainees to start postgraduate initial teacher training in 2022/23, in England, by subject.Read More
UK university leaders have revealed that better supporting student mental health and wellbeing was the biggest driver of change for universities, in new research by the…
Responding to the devastating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, some of Suffolk’s top chefs are working together to cook a special fund-raising feast celebrating Ukraine, its…
One million courses have been started by children across the country through the National Tutoring Programme, the Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, announced today (Friday 11…
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