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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Apprentice supervisors and line managers who deploy softer management skills effectively find it harder to deliver more practical support techniques, according to the latest research.…
The May 2025 ONS Labour market overview for the UK was released today. Employment Rates The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64…
Dr Susan Kenyon, Principal Lecturer in Politics, has received a prestigious Political Studies Association (PSA) award in recognition of her advancement of teaching and learning…
Learning at Work Week (12-18 May) is a unique annual event that aims to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning…
The modern labor market is evolving at an incredibly fast pace. To remain relevant, IT education must not only keep up with changes but also…
A new collective that is promising to accelerate the development of clean energy systems has welcomed a new member in what is being viewed as…
The Way Youth Zone is proud to announce NIS Group as its first ever Cornerstone Patron, following a transformative £100,000 investment into supporting young people…
Research by HR software and eLearning content provider Ciphr reveals that just 6.3% of people in HR roles never experience stress at work. The results…
We need the trades back, front and foremost in our national consciousness, and with a fresh new look. AI can’t fix your roof yet, and…
A Defining Moment for the UK’s AI Ambitions The Spring Statement’s emphasis on efficiency, growth, and targeted investment creates a framework for embedding AI skills…
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