The UK economy is in a dire state and we are all feeling the effects. Hold on – that’s a bit of an understatement. The...
A year ago, I wrote a piece for these pages about my hopes for the future, having just become Chair of Governors at Milton Keynes...
As the UK faces profound labour market challenges, from persistent economic inactivity to the long-term impact of health inequalities, the conversation around careers and employability...
In the first of the previous two articles in this series, I have explored the persistent disability employment gap (DEG), highlighting systemic barriers, hiring biases...
Digital skills have long been a key requirement for employability, evolving as technology advances. It recently struck me that it wasn’t long ago that “proficient...
The Diploma in Teaching (Further Education & Skills) is the newest qualification for new teachers in the further education and skills sector. Introduced in September 2024, it replaced the...
Independent Training Providers (ITPs) across the country are playing a critical and growing role in shaping the future of post-16 education. Whilst its well known...
A member of the Curriculum and Assessment Review team recently described the interim report as primarily “problem diagnosis and definition”. It focuses on the evidence...
hundoLAB is the research and development arm of the award-winning workforce skillsdevelopment platform hundo. It is a laboratory for innovation and change, committed toadvancing straightforward...
In the first article in this series of three, I explored the disability employment gap (DEG), highlighting the systemic barriers, hiring biases, and workplace inaccessibility...
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Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 791: 5th April 2025 | What does the £13.9 Billion R&D Funding Mean for Skills, Talent Pipelines and even Level…
City Lit, the UK’s largest adult education provider, is launching its 28 Days of Learning challenge to showcase the powerful benefits of lifelong learning. Research…
Good for Me Good for FE (GfMGfFE), the national initiative promoting social action in colleges, is launching a volunteering microcredential programme for students. Developed in…
COLEG CAMBRIA was praised for its work on the international stage at a prestigious awards ceremony focused on diversity, equality and inclusion. The college –…
There’s a couple of things going on in the Pathways to Work Green Paper. Firstly, the Government is worried about the rising costs of disability…
Three psychology experts from the University of Sunderland have come together to discuss and improve the cultural understanding of male mental health. From the rise…
This year’s International Women’s Day takes place on Saturday, March 8th, with 2025’s theme addressing ‘rights, equality and empowerment for all women and girls’. But…
The Growing Importance of Emotional Intelligence As the workplace continues to evolve, technical skills alone are no longer enough to guarantee career success. Employers increasingly…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 786: 1st March 2025 | Connecting the Dots on Skills and Employability. This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal by…
Navigating life with dyslexia and ADHD has been a journey of resilience and self-discovery. As a 47-year-old woman, mother of four, and grandmother of two,…
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