The government's plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
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...
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Looking back at 2023, it’s clear there’s been a steady increase in the implementation of technology within education. Not only have technological advancements contributed to…
Among the students to graduate at the College’s annual Higher Education ceremony was Gregory Mulholland, Facilities Manager at Northern Regional College’s campuses in Coleraine, Ballymoney…
A Highland education centre preparing students for careers in the energy industry has strengthened its fabrication training with a new appointment. Nigg Skills Academy has…
A lot has happened at FE News this year! From introducing shorts and reels to hosting our first ever event, The FE Collective. Catch up…
According to a study by the HAAS School of Business at UC Berkeley, when people are recognised for their work, they are 23% more effective…
It’s no understatement to say that 2023 was a challenging year for L&D leaders. This will continue in 2024, with economic and C-Suite pressures causing…
Young low-paid workers were big winners in the recent Autumn Statement as reductions in the age threshold for the National Living Wage (NLW) and boosts…
In partnership with Coleg Cambria and the charity DFN Project Search, Asda is providing full-time job opportunities for learners to gain paid work experience at…
The University of Winchester, which recently received official approval for two new midwifery courses, has hosted a conference for midwife advocates. Sixty attended the Professional…
The Covid-19 pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis are two big factors that salon owners believe are affecting their ability to recruit new staff. The pandemic…
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