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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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…
Gwynfor Jones struggled to focus in school and feared the social isolation during the Covid pandemic would hinder his adult development, but he credits work-based…
A SERIES of open events for adults will take place at Coleg Cambria this month. They will be held in person at the following college…
Leaders and professionals across sectors will come together at five venues in the UK and online on 21 March 2024 for a ground-breaking international conference…
Propertymark Qualifications has encouraged a wider uptake in the number of students studying towards some of their courses ahead of International Mentoring Day. Taking place…
City College Plymouth (@cityplym) has put the region’s skills shortages at the top of its agenda spearheading an exciting initiative to shine a light on…
Unlocking employability success hinges on trust, a dynamic force woven through participant-adviser bonds, employer relationships and leadership. Scott Parkin FIEP, Group Chief Executive of IEP…
Despite falls relative to previous years, demand overall is still substantial, with the latest Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Lightcast Labour Market Tracker showing…
Driver Hire began in 1983, initially as a one-man-band. From these humble beginnings, it has been built into a company which has stood the test…
A Dagenham resident is impressing his employers – achieving a distinction for his apprenticeship after joining as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme. As Covid…
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