I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
According to the Student Mental Health Study, 37% of first-year university students show moderate-to-severe anxiety or depression. This is nearly double the national rate for...
The biggest challenges facing the further education workforce are no great secret. Pay remains a big concern. Funding pressures limit what colleges can offer, while recruitment difficulties...
For years, employers have been telling us that something fundamental is missing in the labour market. Not technical skills, although those matter enormously, but the...
The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) has topped one million for the first time since 2013. Alan Milburn's independent...
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When you’re a senior in high school it seems like every day you have an adult telling you to pursue your dream career. That’s a…
Before graduating, you always expect to be immediately absorbed into your dream job. However, this may not be the case. After graduation, you may find…
Why a career in engineering could be for you The UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector has a proud history that spans industrialisation and ship-building –…
What’s structural engineering? Structural engineering is a part of a study in civil engineering. The civil engineering disciplines branches out too many studies, among them,…
Have you ever imagined yourself in a job that’s a little bit different from your everyday office gig? Perhaps you’re seeking a change in career…
You’ve got the skills and the connections. So why aren’t you getting that job that you’re totally qualified for? Having a polished and current resume…
4 factors that candidates should consider: Planners – we have all met them– people with a 5-year plan. You might even be one yourself. This…
A report from The Entrepreneurs Network and Octopus Group finds 14-25 year olds are entrepreneurially ambitious, though fear of failure and lack of role models…
Looking back, we will often think about the things we would do differently in terms of our career options. Unfortunately for many of us, the…
Educational criteria which will be used to identify high quality language, literacy and communication apps, for children in the early years (0 to 5 years).…
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