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...
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A passion for learning has transformed Laura Chapman from a shy teenager to a confident team leader with MotoNovo Finance in Cardiff. The 21-year-old former…
Since the launch of the Heat Training Grant, Options Skills has successfully delivered training to over 700 experienced gas engineers in air-source and ground-source heat…
Gold medallist accountant Eleri Davies is determined to make a difference in her career which is being crafted using apprenticeships. Eleri, 26, who lives in…
Chelsea Fethney has refused to let serious life challenges stop her from achieving her dream of becoming a qualified member of staff for a Swansea-based…
Barclays Eagle Labs have launched an online skills platform for budding entrepreneurs looking to become the leaders of the next tech giants. The new Eagle…
From October to December 2023, the estimated number of vacancies in the UK fell by 49,000 in the quarter to 934,000. Vacancies fell on the…
From positives such as tailored local solutions and community engagement, alongside challenges such as inequality and coordination issues, devolution is profoundly impacting the employability sector.…
In a groundbreaking move towards promoting inclusivity and championing diversity in apprenticeships, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMet), South & City College, and Solihull College proudly announce…
The latest recipients of a prestigious scholarship which helps transform engineers into UK business leaders have been announced. Four young engineers are celebrating this January,…
This report covers the initial recommendations from the workload reduction taskforce, including next steps. The report also includes a joint response to the recommendations from…
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