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...
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,...
The Royal Academy of Engineering and WMG at the University of Warwick have announced the University of Surrey’s 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) as the first…
Statistics on vocational and other qualifications (excluding GCSEs, AS levels and A levels). Documents Vocational and Other Qualifications Quarterly: April to June 2021 Ref: Ofqual/21/6835/1ODS,…
Analysis of UK businesses’ ability to fill job vacancies across different industries, and reasons for any recruitment challenges. The data cover summer 2021, primarily after…
The special feature details the work of the Government Actuary’s Department with universities. We take an in-depth look at GAD’s collaboration with universities on projects,…
Latest information and actions from the Education and Skills Funding Agency for academies, schools, colleges, local authorities and further education providers. Documents ESFA Update further…
How to contact the learning records service (LRS) for help, support, or to make a complaint. Documents How to contact the learning records service (LRS)…
The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has been working closely with universities in various capacities. This article outlines that work. The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has…
Strong links between education and business in Warrington has been praised by the MP for Warrington North. Warrington North MP, Charlotte Nichols (right) visits the…
Eight researchers and their collaborators have been awarded funding in the 2021 round of the APEX Awards. The grants, which promote collaboration across science, engineering,…
Executive Director, Operations, Chris Larmer blogs as SLC make the first maintenance loan payments for the new academic year. SLC exists to enable students to…
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