In my previous articles, I examined the vocational education reforms and the new Tertiary Education Strategy. In this fifth article, I explore how these two...
The final months of 2025 brought a flurry of government announcements across FE and skills, from the Post-16 White Paper and apprenticeship assessment reforms to...
The construction industry is the backbone of the UK economy. It delivers the homes we live in, the infrastructure that connects us, and the energy...
Findings from a study by researchers at King’s College London and the Edge Foundation suggest that tackling widespread school alienation by addressing its root causes...
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how people live and work - and recruitment is no exception. The widespread adoption of platforms like ChatGPT has led...
How to Ask Well is emerging as a critical leadership competency across Further Education. As FE teams navigate heavy workloads, pressure to deliver outcomes, and...
On 2 December 2025, Ministers Shane Reti and Penny Simmonds released New Zealand's new Tertiary Education Strategy for 2025-2030. In this fourth article in my...
Apprenticeship Governing Boards: What does 2026 hold? I've spent many years sitting on or advising the boards and committees of independent training providers, employer providers...
I'm incredibly proud to share that I've now completed my Level 7 Senior Leadership apprenticeship at The University of Manchester: Alliance Manchester Business School – graduating with a...
The Education and Training Foundation’s recent Achieving Social Value in Further Education and Skills report puts into words something many of us working in apprenticeships...
It’s all about the learner, and building a culture of lifelong learning.
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 782: 1st February 2025 | DeepSeek’s Wake-Up Call: Are we ready for Rapid Skills Change? | FE Soundbite 782 This…
In my third and final article in this series, I explore other areas that may impact or influence EpAO business planning in 2025. My previous…
First Minister outlines plans to help grow Scotland’s economy. A dedicated visa for international graduates from Scottish universities or colleges who want to stay in…
A talented rugby player has been given a valuable opportunity to further his education, while continuing to play, thanks to a scholarship from the University…
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) has been officially rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with ‘Outstanding’ recognition for student Behaviour and Attitudes and the…
The Joint Council for Qualifications has published the results tables for the November 2024 GCSE series. These results comprise results for GCSE English language and maths…
The long-awaited register of children not in school, part of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced to Parliament this week, is a crucial step…
For centuries, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has been at the forefront of human progress. From life-saving medicines to revolutionary technology and sustainable engineering,…
Anne Draper, a Youth Social Action (YSA) Apprentice at Weston College, delivered an inspiring session titled “The Importance of Embedding Youth Social Action in Further…
More than 3300 people have been started on the path to sustainable employment in rail, construction and civils this year by a leading West Midlands…
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