Across Further Education, leaders are asking the same questions. Why are capable people burning out? Why do committed staff take on more than is sustainable...
The UK has had no shortage of interventions to deal with youth unemployment. From the New Deal for Young People in the late 1990s, through...
Tertiary education drives innovation and creates opportunities for people and communities across Wales. It unlocks the potential to shape futures and is vital in creating...
Alan Milburn’s review offers a crucial opportunity to tackle rising youth inactivity, but early, targeted support for young people with social, emotional and mental health...
The rising number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) is one of the most urgent social and economic challenges facing the...
For many school and college leaders, Ofsted sits somewhere between a necessary accountability mechanism and an ever-present source of anxiety. Over the course of my...
A young person’s postcode still has a profound impact on the opportunities they have access to. Despite years of policy focused on skills and education...
Yesterday's DfE data release showed a headline figure of a 2% decline in adult FE participation. Sounds manageable. Dig deeper, and the picture is far...
Sarah Vickrage of Fellowship of Inspection Nominees explains how staff retention improves if providers apply inclusive practice to staff as well as to learners. Ofsted...
Recent years have exposed how public institutions can fail the people they serve and how the absence of candour can deepen harm when things go...
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Our discussions go beyond the traditional workspace, addressing issues like pay gaps, labour market information (LMI), and the gig economy. Delve into mentoring and leadership development for personal and professional growth.
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The Latest ONS Labour Market Figures came out today (Tuesday 20th January 2026). The data shows that vacancies are stable at 734,000, but… there are…
The spotlight will be on the Senedd election in May and the development of a new Apprenticeship Programme for Wales, starting in August 2027, when…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 830: 17th January 2026 | The Inclusion Reality Check: Are You Ofsted Ready? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal…
One of the West Midlands leading training providers has delivered over £25,000 worth of contributions through corporate volunteering, in-kind support and fundraising to boost the…
LONDON, UK – A landmark research report released by Studiosity, authored by independent researcher Dr. Rebecca Mace SFHEA, reveals that only when feedback technology is…
Three rising stars of UK engineering have secured one of the sector’s most competitive scholarships designed to fast-track talented individuals into leadership roles. The engineers…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 829: 10th January 2026. Why Do English Employers Pay 2.5x More for Apprentices compared to Germany or Austria? This is…
How to Ask Well is emerging as a critical leadership competency across Further Education. As FE teams navigate heavy workloads, pressure to deliver outcomes, and…
Hydrogen Safe, the hydrogen safety training specialist, is continuing its work in partnership with the South Essex Colleges Group to deliver its condensed Level 3…
People and projects transforming lives through learning across Wales are being sought for this year’s Inspire! Adult Learning Awards which are now open for nominations.…
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