As the UK accelerates toward its net zero ambitions, the demand for new skills is growing at an unprecedented rate. Nowhere is this more evident...
Part 1 of a 4-part series reviewing Ofsted’s Inclusion Toolkit via the graduated approach: Assess, Plan, Do, Review. Chris Quickfall and Cognassist have been championing...
On 30 October, nearly 80 leaders from across FE and skills including providers, educators, sustainability leads, employers, awarding bodies, policymakers and student voices spent a...
Artificial intelligence is now shaping almost every conversation about the future of education and work. Yet, despite the sector’s agility and deep connections with employers and communities, Further...
As the UK’s Industrial Strategy evolves, the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing and clean energy presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape how we...
The past few months have marked a significant moment for education and skills policy, with the publication of the Skills Bill, the Curriculum and Assessment...
Reasonable adjustments are designed to level the playing field, enabling individuals to thrive in the workplace. But in Further Education (FE) environments where change, collaboration,...
Successive governments have long promised to fix the UK’s skills and productivity problem. We have seen new qualifications, bootcamps and programmes in all directions. Yet, productivity...
Colleges are struggling to recruit finance leaders. The problem is not salary, it is more to do with a lack of understanding of the aspirations...
Supporting learners in FE isn’t just about academic outcomes. It is also about creating environments where every student and every member of staff feels safe,...
This is the Skills and Apprenticeships News category page on FE News. This is a page that has pooled together thought leadership articles and videos from influencers and key decision makers discussing future skills policy, how skills can solve the productivity puzzle, the latest developments in Apprenticeships and skills for the jobs of the future and how technology is transforming the core or essential skills for the jobs of the future as we are now in the fourth industrial revolution. Here is the place to explore the latest ideas and skills strategies from leaders across the World of Further Education, Skills and Apprenticeships.
So if you are interested in finding out the latest strategies, expert opinions and developments from the Apprenticeship Levy, to the Growth and Skills Levy News, APAR, lifelong learning, micro-credentials, Degree apprenticeships or qualification reform and skills policy news. Then you are in the right place. Check out the latest opinion pieces, thought leadership, videos and skills strategies from experts across the World of Apprenticeships, Skills and Work Based Learning. FE News is a platform, so the thought leadership articles are from actual Apprenticeship industry professionals, rather than through the lens of a reporter or editor. This is why the content on FE News is truly the voice of the FE and Skills Sector.
Apprenticeships provide talent pipelines with in-demand skills crucial for future growth. Work-integrated learning moulds adaptable workers as jobs evolve. Apprentices gain relevant experience by bypassing graduate skills gaps. Custom programs matched to business priorities also promote diversity and social mobility. Competency measures further shift focus to capabilities over qualifications. Government incentives and industry partnerships in areas with acute shortages reinforce the value of developing talent via apprenticeships at all career stages.
Evaluate skills gaps and ageing. Build versatility in digital, data, and regulatory domains to minimise shortage risks and keep institutional knowledge despite turnover. Also, focus on inclusive leadership.
Automation and AI first policies will transform most jobs, prioritising human skills in problem-solving across disciplines. Human creativity, empathy and teamwork will productively integrate with efficiency. Technical skills should connect humanities and STEM.
Skills audits, micro-learning, and mentor guidance enabled through internal job rotations and external partnerships. Leaders should exemplify continuous learning. Incentivise upskilling via subsidised classes in emerging domains. Promote peer coaching too.
Discover more insights and strategies on FE skills and apprenticeships by exploring our latest articles, videos, and resources below.
Dedicated learner Mark Ritson is ready to embark on a new career path after achieving an impressive range of qualifications with leading training provider PHX…
Retirement can be an opportunity for a slower pace of life, but for one Llanelli woman it has opened her up to a whole new…
Team UK, 19 brilliant young professionals, experts in a widely diverse range of skills from, web technologies to plumbing, flew the flag in Herning, Denmark,…
It’s clear that the UK faces urgent environmental and social challenges that demand real change in how people live, work and learn. Of course, the…
A 20-year-old Mid Wales chef, who this week aims to outcook rivals from across Europe, has been described as a role model for Welsh apprentices.…
One of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing apprenticeship providers is urging companies in the Black Country, Birmingham and Shropshire to continue tapping into a…
Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted for three prestigious awards at the CDN College Awards 2025, recognising its…
New 5-point grading scale, including the new ‘exceptional’ grade, designed to raise standards, confirmed following strong support from parents. New-look report cards from November From…
Inspire! Adult Learning Award winner Osian Lloyd has credited Welsh film star Michael Sheen with transforming his life. Now he’s following in his footsteps onto…
Published 6 September 2025 UK jobs and skills will be the driving force behind making the country a defence industrial leader under a transformative new strategy…
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