The publication of the Milburn interim review on young people and work arrives at an important moment for England’s education, employment and skills system. With...
Something struck me recently at the Breaking Barriers / NEET Collective, held in central London on 2nd June 2026 - a FE News and Edge...
Recently, I visited PET-Xi in Coventry, and I left with a feeling I know all too well: admiration, frustration and a deep sense of déjà...
Practitioners, leaders, researchers and advocates gathered in London to do something the sector urgently needed: not just name the problem, but co-design the route out...
There’s a gulf between where many NEET young people are and where employers need them to be so that they can thrive in a job. The UK must find ways to bridge that gulf -...
Alan Milburn’s Young People and Work interim report should land as a national alarm bell. Nearly one million young people are now not in education,...
UK government and organisations are constantly discussing ongoing skills shortages and apprenticeships and employability, yet one of the biggest untapped resources that often gets overlooked...
The Level 4 AI and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship launched by Skills England has arrived at a difficult moment for the FE sector. The management apprenticeship...
The term NEET has long been used as shorthand for young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training. It is often framed as...
New apprenticeship reforms could play an important role in improving diversity across the UK workforce, particularly as policymakers seek to widen access to skilled careers and address persistent barriers...
Leading awarding organisation Active IQ has announced it will fully integrate with education charity and vocational learning specialist NCFE by the end of 2026, marking...
14,000 disabled people and those with health conditions are already receiving personalised, specialist support through Connect to Work, with starts...
The 'Missing Million' was the focus of the opening episode for our new mini series in partnership with NCFE. Learning...
Skills England report shows what works for AI training, as skills gaps hold back adoption New tools will help employers build the AI skills their workforce...
Across Wales, thousands of young people are balancing their education with a huge responsibility outside of college: caring for a...
Phil Smith, Chair of Skills England Gavin from FE News sit down to discuss the Skills England Annual report. Exploring...
At the recent Breaking Barriers Collective, hosted by FE News and the Edge Foundation, over 60 leaders from across education,...
Almost half of all schools and colleges in England have access to mental health support teams – with almost 80% of secondary schools...
Back in 1877, a leader column in the Times wrote on the rise of a new invention heralded by some...
I recently attended the Breaking Barriers Collective, a collaborative event that brought together training providers, employers, awarding organisations, government representatives,...
IN4 Group’s AI Native Youth programme has been backed by the UK Government and will launch a North West pilot this summer to help prevent…
Rising just 6% on the previous quarter, the EV qualification rate is failing to keep pace with EV demand, putting workforce and motorist safety at…
The Welsh Government has announced a package of reforms to vocational skills training. It says that by developing a Welsh skills system that is fit…
Three huge organisations have come together from across Lancashire to launch a brand new nursing degree apprenticeship. Blackburn College, in collaboration with East Lancashire Hospitals…
The Scottish fintechs are offering fee-free group collecting for 90+ Town & City Gift Card programs across the UK. The gift cards power local economies…
WEB accessibility specialist Recite Me has launched a new feature within its Assistive Toolbar inspired by a collaborative product development project with students from The…
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) recently hosted its annual FE Big Lunch on Tuesday 9 June, welcoming local charities, community groups and partner organisations…
Leading awarding organisation Active IQ has announced it will fully integrate with education charity and vocational learning specialist NCFE by the end of 2026, marking a major milestone for skills…
Launched last year, and backed by £1 billion over this parliament, the Connect to Work Programme is breaking down barriers to opportunity by helping sick…
The ‘Missing Million’ was the focus of the opening episode for our new mini series in partnership with NCFE. Learning for a Changing World is…
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