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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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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Ed shares insights on transitioning from education to entrepreneurship, drawing from his experience founding and selling PushFar, and starting a new venture, uRoutine. It outlines…
Open for consultation until 23 April 2025, the new initial conditions and registration requirements would be used to assess providers registering with the Office for…
Next week marks National Apprenticeship Week 2025, a celebration and showcase of the opportunities work-based learning provides to both learners and employers in Wales. It…
The vital role that apprenticeships play in developing a world class workforce to deliver future economic growth for Wales will be the focus of a…
Proposals for a new inspection model include: Ofsted has today launched a major consultation, seeking the views of parents, carers, professionals and learners, on a…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 782: 1st February 2025 | DeepSeek’s Wake-Up Call: Are we ready for Rapid Skills Change? | FE Soundbite 782 This…
Let’s start with the obvious: business and government agree that having a well-functioning labour market is absolutely crucial for sustainable economic growth. It is the…
Upskilling is often celebrated for its ability to boost retention, improve job satisfaction, and build stronger teams. But have you ever considered its role in…
Tackling extremism and social division presents a significant challenge for Further Education (FE) and Skills leaders and educators. From far-right violence – as witnessed last…
This is part three in a series of articles exploring how individual capital impacts employability. You can read our second blog from this series here.…
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