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.
Business Minister Paul Scully (@ScullyP): We will take action against big brands that turn a blind eye to abuses A powerful new workers’ watchdog will…
Professor Hugh Brady, the University of Bristol’s Vice-Chancellor and President, said: “It is a testament to the continual hard work of our staff that the…
Three individuals and two teams from Imperial College London have won prestigious prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The individual Research and Innovation…
Joint sixth highest rise is a “notable achievement for us after a year like no other,” says Deputy Vice-Chancellor Buckinghamshire New University has climbed 18…
Pupils and schools across the country invited to submit their reflections on life during the pandemic Time Capsule to be sealed within BAFTA HQ for…
#FOI21 – @EdgeHill University is inviting the public to an exciting Festival of Ideas, bringing together famous faces, industry experts, academics and students to explore positive…
Tapiit Live is launching an Environmental Awareness course to coincide with the United Nation’s annual World Oceans Day on 8th June, providing convenient, engaging and impactful training to support the Maritime industry in protecting…
Major new study from CSJ and NatWest Group shows the importance of strengthening community as the UK builds back from the pandemic. Young people want…
Dublin City University (@DCU) & @BentleySystems to create Ireland’s first ever campus #DigitalTwin – Global engineering software company will work with the Insight SFI Research Centre for…
“That’s Pitchin’!” presented by Barking & Dagenham College has created an opportunistic stir amongst the youth of the east London borough as the competition now…
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