ICAEW's research into mid-tier accountancy firms found that, while firms expect AI to reduce demand for some early-career tasks, most do not anticipate an overall...
Party conference season is one of the few points in the political calendar when politicians, policymakers, employers, think tanks and organisations from across the public...
The government's plans for young people will go further if they are built around the colleges already providing technical pathways, work placements and apprenticeships, argues...
A learner asked me a question this year that every teacher in the sector will recognise, or soon will: if the software is intelligent, why...
I’m writing this just before heading off on a family camping trip to Yorkshire, which means the house is currently a chaotic blend of optimism,...
There are now 11 applicants for every degree apprenticeship place in England, up from 3 just three years ago, according to government data. That competition...
Every year, apprenticeship providers brace themselves for a new set of funding rules. The annual ritual is familiar: download the document, highlight the changes, update...
Using AI to help draft a lesson plan is one thing. Using it to assess whether a prospective learner should study at Level 2 or...
Provider achievement rates receive significant attention from boards, governors and executive teams because they provide a straightforward indication of overall performance. They are often one...
Long-time observers of the UK skills system are prone to wearily observing that it is fragmented, complex and a victim of policy inconsistency over time....
AI-generated answers are only part of the problem. UK institutions now face increasingly sophisticated forms of digital exam cheating. The...
More than £1 billion invested in tertiary education and research, supporting over 320,000 learners across Wales. Medr's first full-year Annual...
One of the interesting things about organisational pressure is that it rarely changes people as much as organisations hope it...
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 868: 10th October 2026. Can We Keep Britain Working and Learning? This is the weekly...
Majority of young people support more hands-on learning from age 14 Nearly half of teenagers believe peers look down on...
Universities must redouble their efforts to improve both access and outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds as educational and economic...
HR and LMS software provider Ciphr has launched its latest Look Ahead survey exploring how the world of work is...
Local leaders across the UK have backed plans to take charge and turn the tide on the country’s NEET crisis,...
The Keep Britain Working update, published on 23 September by DWP, DBT and DHSC, sets out plans for a Workplace...
With major investment and ambitious plans set to grow Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s £2 billion visitor economy, how can the region...
Gower College Swansea has launched an exciting new partnership with Ospreys Rugby, giving its sport students a new home at one of Swansea’s most iconic…
Barking & Dagenham College alumnus Andrew Ashenden has built a career bringing fights to life on stage and screen, with work spanning BBC Wales, the…
Industry-supported training gives Automotive Refinishing, Body Repair and Light Vehicle finalists hands-on experience ahead of November competition Finalists in the IMI Skills Competitions have been…
A University of Winchester academic has been named Educator of the Year in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s (CSP) Student Recognition Awards. Philippa Beaumont’s award…
EMPLOYERS and education leaders are joining forces to address workforce shortages and encourage more young people into careers across the health and social care sector.…
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) has proudly received the ‘Gold College of Excellence 2026’ award from Ragdale Hall Spa, which celebrates the College’s high…
New City College students were honoured for their resilience, determination and personal growth at an inspiring Student Achievement Awards evening in London. From outstanding academic…
AAT has opened registrations for its new Apprenticeship Assessments (AA) which are designed for faster, flexible student progression while meeting changing employer needs. With almost…
Educ8 Group has announced two senior appointments from within its own leadership team, with Jude Holloway stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer and…
Over a third of multi-academy trusts (MATs) are forecasting an in-year deficit for 2026/27, and almost a third expect reserves to fall below 5% of…
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