The UK will need hundreds of thousands of new construction workers in the coming years to meet demand for housing, infrastructure and clean energy projects....
The debate about whether AI belongs in education is rapidly becoming redundant. The more important question is what education does now that AI is already...
Young people not in education, employment or training have often missed out on opportunities to develop essential employment skills. The Nuffield Foundation has launched a...
100,000 placements is a welcome start. Who helps young people get to day one? In thirty-five years working in careers guidance, I have watched a...
Term has started, and colleges are still settling timetables and filling gaps in delivery. It's a good moment to look at who's teaching under subcontracted...
Adult learners are already investing in new careers; policy should turn that commitment into a connected journey from entry-level competence to higher technical progression. The...
The funded management ladder has gone. Team Leader at Level 3, Operations Manager at Level 5, Chartered Manager at Level 6, Coaching Professional, Improvement Practitioner,...
While the headlines this year have gone to pathways and funding, the deepest apprenticeship reform is happening in a corner of the system most commentary...
Ten academic years ago, I wrote for FE News about challenging stereotypes, inspired by the late MP Jo Cox. As another academic year begins, I...
Almost a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). That’s a grim milestone that’s only marginally dropped in the latest quarter according to the ONS....
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Every year, thousands of graduates enter the job market confidently in their knowledge, only to discover that employers expect something different. According to the World…
Wales’ upcoming carbon budget sets the ambitious target of a 58% reduction in emissions by 2030. But what does that mean for Welsh businesses? According…
The achievements and dedication of more than 100 apprentices from across Wales were celebrated by a leading work-based learning provider at a graduation ceremony in…
In the daily rhythm of Further and higher education, perfectionism is often misinterpreted. It’s praised for its professionalism, commitment, or high standards. However, for many…
There is an urgent need for consistent, high-quality financial education in schools and further education. Applied learning and teacher support are essential for preparing young…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 821: 1st November 2025. What is a Green Mindset? … and how can you be one of the 3% that…
A record 252 members of The 5% Club have achieved accredited status through the organisation’s Employer Audit Programme, announced at The 5% Club Skills Summit…
A leading manufacturer of home improvement products is looking to bridge a major skills gap by creating its own Manufacturing Degree pathway. CO Manufacturing (the…
The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper (October 2025) has set out to reshape the current landscape of further and higher education for a generation.…
The internationalisation of UK vocational education took another strategic leap forward as Global Careers Alliance (GCA) formalised a partnership with the Punjab Chief Minister’s Taskforce…
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