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...
It’s all about the learner, and building a culture of lifelong learning.
According to new research, attending University in the UK is the fifth most expensive destination in the world for British students. With every public university…
Last year, around 14m graduates have entered the job market and with 2018 looking ultra-competitive, it’s time for students to seriously consider whether their chosen qualification has…
Specialist online learning provider, Oxbridge Home Learning, has appointed a new finance director. Peter Lowe joins the company, based in Birmingham, with more than 20…
Guide for young people on how to resolve special education needs and disability (SEND) disagreements. Documents When people can’t agree – special educational needs and…
As thousands of A-Level students receive their results this week, UK Power Networks has underlined the apprenticeship and job opportunities available for young people to…
Working in the oil and gas industry can be highly lucrative and, as a result, attracts heavy competition for jobs. It can also be very…
The application process of university can be daunting for some people, especially when you’re applying to study in the capital. You’ve sent your UCAS application…
Europe’s leading stationery brand, BIC®, is launching a campaign to give one lucky winner the chance of a lifetime; to design one of the world’s…
The catering industry continues to grow year on year, with new trends and restaurant designs influencing how the industry approaches food, and customer’s attitudes towards…
A glass processing specialist with more than 80 years’ history has outlined ambitious growth plans that will be supported by a skills programme with Gateshead…
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