Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the UK economy, yet encouraging more of them to participate in apprenticeships remains a challenge. While much...
As we await Alan Milburn’s final review of young people and work, much of the debate has understandably focused on the scale of youth inactivity,...
A college can achieve a strong staff survey response rate and still fail to hear from some of the people it most needs to understand....
In a special feature for FE News to mark Get the Nation Learning Week, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation brings together members...
The Government’s Youth Guarantee is a welcome recognition that too many young people are being left behind. But if it is to succeed over the...
Picture a meeting that covers a change to timetables, a new adjustments plan, or a restructure proposal. Everyone nods. Actions are agreed. Then, over the...
There has been increased debate over youth participation in education and employment, and the scale of the challenge is undeniable. Nearly one million young people...
Every November the Department for Education counts the school workforce, and every year the headline is about teachers. This year's count, published last month, is...
Think about the young people leaving further education this year. One might be heading to university. Another is starting an apprenticeship. One is going straight...
The forthcoming Budget and the Milburn Review will bring further focus onto participation, opportunity and workforce development; apprenticeships are once again set to occupy a...
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As part of Learning at Work Week in the UK, we’re shining a light on one of the hidden benefits of apprenticeships and the Growth…
Canterbury Christ Church University and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) have joined together to support current and future health care…
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…
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