Skills and Education News

FE News is your premier destination for comprehensive and up-to-date education news, covering the latest discussions and insights for the sector. FE News was established in 2003, for the past 22 years, FE News has been a platform for experts and thought leaders to share best practice, innovation and discuss Skills Strategy. The philosophy of FE News back in 2003 is the same as today, to provide a platform for multiple experts across Further Education, Skills, Employability, sociologists, researchers and economists to discuss the future of skills, education, employment and essentially how to develop the policies and qualifications to develop the skills needed for the jobs of the future. 

At FE News, we bring you a variety of educational news, including everything from Apprenticeship news to advancements in AI for education, and the latest in programmes to support Youth into work and employment (like the Youth Guarantee and to address the NEET challenge). Our commitment is to provide a range of experts a platform to share insightful, timely, and authoritative content on a range of topics that matter to leaders, educators, students, policymakers, and industry professionals. 

How to Publish on FE News

With a community of experts who contribute to our digital publishing platform, you are in the ideal place to discover the latest talking points, discussions, and valuable insights that you’ll want to know. As our content is created by the Skill sector for the Skills and Employability sector. If you want to be part of our thought leadership community, join us today – find out more about how to publish here.

What We Do

FE News stands at the intersection of education and information, offering an array of news services that cater to the diverse needs of our audience. Our content spans across several key areas: 

• Educational News –  FE News focuses on Post 16 Education, Further Education, Skills, Work-Based Learning in Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and employability, but also addresses the challenges of those Not in Education, Employment and Training (NEETs), eg those not engaging in Education and Skills and how to address this. We provide the latest updates and in-depth analysis on educational policies, teaching methodologies, and sector-wide trends, including key topics like the latest strategies around teaching, learning and pedagogy, to the latest developments in Qualification reform from T Levels to GCSE retakes. To specialist Further Education like the new TECs (Technical Excellence Colleges) to meet the skills priority areas highlighted by Skills England, with the latest developments in CTECs (Construction Technical Excellence Colleges) and DTECs (Defence Technical Excellence Colleges), to the latest developments from Ofsted and how this is impacting post 16 education and skills with the new Ofsted Report cards.  
• Skills and Apprenticeship News – Stay informed about the latest developments in apprenticeships, including Skills policy changes, success stories, and industry insights. We cover everything from Skills England to future Skills needs across the World. We have experts sharing thought leadership and Colleges and Training Providers sharing content on Vocational Education and Work Based Learning. 
• AI in Education – As technology evolves, so does the educational landscape. We cover the cutting-edge developments of AI in Education and how they are shaping the future of education and the impact on the future of work. We also have several EdTech specialist contributors who write about how technology is impacting education and skills delivery.
• Work and Leadership – 70% of the audience on FE News are Executives and Leaders. So our content is geared towards leaders in the FE and skills sector. Delving into the dynamics of workplace environments and leadership within the Further Education sector, we explore themes of management, professional development, and organisational culture. 
• Featured Voices – Highlighting insights from industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals, our Featured Voices section brings diverse perspectives and authoritative commentary on pressing skills policy developments, from Youth Guarantee, to NEETs, qualification reform, to educational news like Ofsted and . 

AI in Education and AI Skills

In the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), FE News is dedicated to covering the latest on AI in education and future AI skills needs. Our coverage includes breakthroughs in AI technology, its integration in the classroom, how AI is affecting the future of work, the labour market and the impact of AI on teaching and learning processes to meet future skills needs. We explore how AI is revolutionising educational practices, providing leaders, educators and students with new tools for enhanced learning experiences. Our reports and analyses are crafted to give you a comprehensive understanding of this dynamic sector. 

Higher Education News

FE News is a trusted voice in higher education news, particularly around progression routes, work based learning in HE and Higher Level Apprenticeships. We collaborate with authoritative figures in the sector, bringing regular content from universities and higher education institutions, particularly around Higher level skills needs, Apprenticeships and Entrepreneurial skills and Enterprise. Our expert thought leaders and in house reporting covers a range of topics from policy changes, developments in higher Level Apprenticeships, research breakthroughs, university rankings, to global University trends, to insights on student life and academic advancements. We aim to keep you informed about the significant developments in college and university news that shape higher education in the UK and globally. 

Embracing the Future with Micro-credentials and Lifelong Learning

Understanding the evolving landscape of education, FE News provides in-depth coverage on the growing importance of Micro-credentials and Lifelong Learning. These topics represent the changing face of education and professional development, offering insights into how individuals and organisations can adapt to the continuous learning requirements of the modern world and learn new skills, particularly with the impact of AI on skills and job of the future. 

Why Choose FE News As Your Source of Educational and Skills News

Choosing FE News means opting for reliability, depth, and expertise on everything that is happening in the higher education sector. Here’s why we stand out as your go-to source for educational content: 

• Expertise and Experience – With over 22 years of experience in covering Further Education and Skills news, we bring a depth of understanding and insight that is unmatched in the industry. The strength of FE News is in the wide source of content: we are a specialist platform in FE and Skills, with experts from the industry writing, instead of just a perspective from a journalist or editor, FE News is the voice of the Further Education and Skills sector.
• Collaboration with Industry Leaders – We work closely with big names in the education sector, ensuring that our content is not just informative but also influential with our featured voices and exclusive articles. All of the exclusive articles are written by experts in their field, who do this every day. 
• Comprehensive Coverage – Whether it’s the latest in apprenticeships, AI, higher education news, or Apprenticeship reform, our coverage is exhaustive and all-encompassing. In 2025, FE News had over 65,000 articles and pieces of content from across Further Education and skills. Not many publications have such a depth of specialist news, commentary and exclusive thought leadership on skills, Apprenticeships, post 16 education and work based learning!
• Timely and Relevant – In a fast-changing world, we ensure that our content is always current, relevant, and in tune with the latest trends and developments impacting the education sector. 
• Community and Engagement – Beyond just news, FE News is a digital publishing platform for dialogue and engagement, connecting educators, learners, and industry experts. We also provide you with feeds of the latest FE jobs through our sister site FE Careers. 
• FE News have offered a weekly newsletter (it is in fact a journal) called FE Soundbite for nearly 16 years. We realise there are a lot of developments and FE and Skills is constantly changing. So FE Soundbite is a round up of all of the big announcements and the latest exclusive thought leadership. Our CEO and Founder Gavin O’Meara provides a weekly Gavin’s Reflective, joining up the dots and looking big picture at the implications and impacts of the latest Skills Policy changes and insights. Gavin’s specialism is looking at the overall pattern, not just the individual jigsaw pieces of policy. Soundbite is also free for you to subscribe to.