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...
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The Importance of Apprenticeships in the Election Campaign An understated but, nevertheless, serious wedge issue, both the Labour and Conservative parties have bolted early in…
The University of Chester(@uochester) and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet have joined together to showcase a selection of final year collections by Fashion Design students and…
@BordersCollege recently celebrated its landmark 40th anniversary with an evening dinner attended by over 40 specially invited guests. The dinner was an occasion to celebrate the…
Graduate Will Edgar is sold on his career in the construction industry with national housebuilder Bellway. The 26-year-old joined Bellway’s two-year graduate programme in September…
As the 2024 General Election approaches, the focus on future-proofing the workforce has never been more critical. The evolving job market demands a diverse skill…
Louise Quennell discusses how AI-enabled PCs are revolutionising education by assisting teachers with administrative tasks, personalised resources, and professional development. While challenges exist in implementation,…
Dumfries and Galloway College (@DandGCollege) wishes to congratulate lecturer Kerry Kalloway after she was honoured at the Bridge 2 Business Awards for a second year…
I’m sure you would agree that change is happening in the vocational education sector – and in the world of skills and work generally –…
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee discusses the importance of a comprehensive skills policy that supports both university education and apprenticeship programs. She argues that cutting university funding…
CHARITIES are bracing themselves to deal with a surging number of calls from children, teenagers and university students grappling with exam-stress. Between April 2023 and…
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