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...
Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, classroom and in life!
The cost of living crisis continues to affect a significant share of the UK workforce, according to new survey data, with many people’s wages –…
A University of Sunderland graduate who grew up struggling with her self-esteem is now hoping her new book will inspire others to love themselves. During…
With the recent reform of the Welsh Apprenticeship Framework by Welsh Government, FDQ (Food and Drink Qualifications) and employers, it is fantastic to see that…
I remember so well those days when my children used to arrive home from school and I’d ask, “so, what did you do at school…
One of the top work-based learning providers in Wales is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from Estyn, following an inspection this summer. Senior leaders…
A BAND of educating explorers are preparing to get their Jaws around an epic charity expedition. The Bigger Boat Challenge – referencing the 1975 movie hit, Jaws – could…
This week (w/c 23 September 2024) Wales’ largest youth organisation celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Apprenticeship Department, and a decade of empowering 1,000 young…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 764, September 21st, 2024. NFER & Gatsby released research highlighting that FE Educators have a 23% pay gap compared to…
In collaboration with St Columba Rugby Trust, City College Plymouth is launching a new and inclusive rugby training programme, aimed at breaking down the barriers…
Meta-skills, also known as ‘core skills,’ such as critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are more important than ever in the modern economy. However there…
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