Part Three of three on children, social media and the ban. The first piece asked how we arrived here. The second asked what we should...
As AI adoption outpaces the systems meant to recognise it, the question for the sector is not how to teach AI, but how to certify...
There is a phrase that gets used a lot in education technology right now, and it rarely means what people think it means. "AI-powered" has...
Burnham’s push for No 10 North and a devolved 14–19 offer promises new routes for young people; whether the MBacc becomes the model is now...
The longer I spend working as an independent governance, risk and compliance consultant, the more I find myself thinking that many organisations aren't actually managing...
We know that attendance remains one of the most closely monitored metrics in education. Still, for those working across further education, inclusion, and youth participation,...
From the end of 2023, until the beginning of 2025, I was leading a piece of research titled Appreciating and Supporting Neurodiversity for the New...
Further Education colleges are already driving innovation every day, yet their contribution remains largely invisible in national policy. Elaine Baxter explores why recognising, supporting and...
Last week, I joined representatives from Parliament, employers, business organisations, awarding bodies and the wider skills sector at the New Statesman Politics Live event to...
The most important word in apprenticeships is not achievement. That is not about diminishing the importance of completion or success. Achievement matters. It signals that...
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.
A South Wales charity, which provides disabled and disadvantaged people with the skills and assistance to access paid employment, has secured an£828,000 loan to purchase…
Training providers have collaborated with other organisations to hold a successful event to raise awareness of apprenticeships in Gypsy Roma and Traveller communities in Newport.…
New College Durham launches the Career Colleges Trust (CCT) Digital Construction Framework to their further and higher education Construction & Built Environment learners. The new…
Sommet Education, a leading worldwide network of first-class higher education hospitality and culinary art schools including Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Glion Institute of Higher…
The Northern skills Network (NSN) is delighted to have become a member of the Northern Skills Taskforce, with Co-Chairs joining to represent Northern skills providers…
Derek Whitehead, Principal and CEO of Leeds College of Building, is to retire this week after 37 years working in Further Education and vocational skills training. …
A Dorset company has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to apprenticeships by being featured in the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2022. Ferndown-based…
Support for doctors in postgraduate training has always been a priority for Health Education England as shown in a report published today. The 2022 Enhancing Junior…
Keltbray, a leading UK specialist engineering business, today announces it has pledged unspent levy funds to create new apprenticeship opportunities for Londoners, partnering with the…
Judges of the CRN Sales and Marketing Awards praised Westcon-Comstor’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of tech leaders Westcon-Comstor, the global technology provider and…
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