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,...
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.
The University of Birmingham (@unibirmingham) has launched three new innovative online programmes as it continues to meet the growing demand for high quality online programmes.…
@SalfordUni – Taking place from Wednesday 30 June to Friday 9 July, there’s something for everyone at the University of Salford’s Festival of Research - from inspirational talks from comedy legend, bestselling author…
Nominations open today for the World Literacy Awards 2021 that recognize the work of outstanding people, programs and organizations making a significant contribution within their communities, nationally or…
@UKPowerNetworks, the UK’s biggest electricity distributor has launched a new training partnership with the charity @Scope to better help disabled customers. UK Power Networks, which…
Genius Group (@Geniususocial) have announced their upcoming 2-day Global Education Summit, taking place virtually on 8th and 9th July 2021. The Global Education Summit will…
Unpaid overtime soars since advent of COVID-19: Essential workers putting in nearly 9 unpaid hours per week The amount of unpaid overtime that workers around…
@UlsterUni and @Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, have today announced a major new partnership which will enable students globally to study career-focused, world-class courses…
@Tilbury_Douglas has completed another successful scheme in the education sector after handing over a project to modernise The Cedars Academy in Birstall, Leicestershire. The redevelopment…
@PhoenixHSC -SPIKE in wellbeing and stress awareness leads to demand in workplace education courses In recent days there has been plenty of push back from…
A Barrow mum who was struggling to find work during the pandemic has used her spare time during lockdown to complete qualifications and find new…
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