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...
There has been increased debate over youth participation in education and employment, and the scale of the challenge is undeniable. Nearly one million young people...
Every November the Department for Education counts the school workforce, and every year the headline is about teachers. This year's count, published last month, is...
Think about the young people leaving further education this year. One might be heading to university. Another is starting an apprenticeship. One is going straight...
The forthcoming Budget and the Milburn Review will bring further focus onto participation, opportunity and workforce development; apprenticeships are once again set to occupy a...
Kerry Boffey of FIN asks if nominee training is about preparing for an Ofsted inspection or should it be doing something much bigger. Of course,...
Mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, classroom and in life!
The online education business is working to bridge the gap between traditional classroom connections and online learning by launching a brand-new app exclusive to learndirect…
It’s becoming increasingly important for academic institutions to create an environment where students and faculty feel supported. Institutions can undertake various wellbeing strategies to create…
New research that explores the mental health of almost 13,000 students and graduates, has found that 39% say they experienced a decline in their mental…
Portal, a dynamic and innovative bilingual training provider in Wales, is proud to announce it’s been awarded Investors in People (IIP) We invest in people gold accreditation.…
After realising that he didn’t enjoy his L1 engineering course, Joseph James felt low in confidence and worried about his future after leaving college. Joseph…
Metrics and numbers often take centre stage when it comes to measuring success. Of course, quantitative data, success rates, percentages etc are essential in guiding…
In this article the author will explore the benefits of mindfulness practices in academic institutions in promoting wellbeing for students and faculty alike. The article…
learndirect proposes plans to prioritise training and wellbeing for its staff after being named one of the best mid-sized companies to work for in 2023. …
The statistics are stark – according to Education Support’s ‘Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022’, 61% of FE staff ‘had actively sought to change or leave their…
Yorkshire politicians, business leaders and council chiefs have paid tribute to the life changing impact of one of the North’s leading colleges as part of…
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