New analysis of data reveals a stark numeracy divide across England, with communities in the North struggling with numbers more than those in the South....
The school 14-16 curriculum has not served the needs of all children. For too long vocational education has been the preserve of FE, especially for...
Two senior roundtables on AI adoption kept returning to the same quiet risk: the tasks that once taught young people the job are being automated...
Lord Agnew, Chair of the House of Lords special inquiry Numeracy for Life Committee summarises the findings and conclusions of the Committee’s year-long inquiry. For...
Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the UK economy, yet encouraging more of them to participate in apprenticeships remains a challenge. While much...
As we await Alan Milburn’s final review of young people and work, much of the debate has understandably focused on the scale of youth inactivity,...
A college can achieve a strong staff survey response rate and still fail to hear from some of the people it most needs to understand....
In a special feature for FE News to mark Get the Nation Learning Week, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation brings together members...
The Government’s Youth Guarantee is a welcome recognition that too many young people are being left behind. But if it is to succeed over the...
Picture a meeting that covers a change to timetables, a new adjustments plan, or a restructure proposal. Everyone nods. Actions are agreed. Then, over the...
It’s all about the learner, and building a culture of lifelong learning.
Hospitality apprentice Aaron Jones delivered an inspiring speech at the National Training Federation of Wales (NTFW) members networking event at Cardiff Bay. Aaron, who is…
A Bristol care leaver has turned her own lived experience in foster care into a career in children’s services after completing her first apprenticeship with…
Over 780 guests gathered at the Hilton London Metropole to mark a significant milestone – the 10th anniversary of the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards. Founded by…
A LEADING college unveiled a new facility designed to give learners a welcoming and supportive space to meet, relax, and access key services during their…
A former Milton Keynes College student has been named East of England T Level Student of the Year in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards…
I’ve witnessed first-hand the political engagement of young people. Travelling to campuses on the students’ union election campaign trail, I spoke to my peers about…
In a Leeds College of Building first, this year’s cohort of Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprentices celebrated at a graduation event held in Leeds City Centre.…
New research reveals vast majority of parents find the idea of their child following a STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) career appealing New research…
For years, governments have openly discussed creating a joined-up skills system. Yet learners and employers still find themselves navigating two very different worlds. Further Education…
A record number of young people are taking full advantage of the new £1 bus fare scheme by signing up for a free mytravelpass. Record…
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