Yusuf Ibrahim, Vice Principal at CAVC, takes Alan Milburn's interim review as a starting point and asks what the Welsh data really tells us about...
Andy Burnham hasn't become Prime Minister yet. His speech at the People's History Museum in Manchester this afternoon reads less like a leadership pitch and...
There is a growing sense that England is finally beginning to talk seriously about tertiary education. The language has shifted, the political framing is changing,...
Across Europe we share a common concern: how do we prevent young people from disappearing from education, employment and training? In England, the term NEET...
The legitimacy of digital assessment is becoming a defining issue for organisations operating in regulated and skills-driven environments. As online exams become embedded across education...
As AI becomes embedded across education and training, leaders face a critical challenge: ensuring that efficiency gains do not erode emotional intelligence. Research suggests human...
Apprenticeships are rightly celebrated as one of the most effective routes into employment. They offer young people the opportunity to earn, learn and build a...
Back in February I wrote an article about training provider preparation for the new system of apprenticeship assessment, well now providers need to prepare for...
The apprenticeship sector in England has spent much of the last decade focused on delivery, quality and employer engagement. The next phase is likely to...
For decades, young people have been encouraged to see vocational routes as alternatives to success rather than central to it. Yet at this very moment,...
A specialist in developing the next generation of early years practitioners has been recognised as part of a UK-wide celebration...
Employer engagement has become one of the most talked-about priorities in further education. Colleges are building employer networks, hosting business...
Adult education must be a focus for government if it is to unlock growth and boost communities, the Association of...
The Independent Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes was commissioned by Star Academies, funded by The Christopher and Henry...
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 853: 27th June 2026. Double Disadvantage: Are We Pointing the Skills Compass in the Right...
Skills England is changing how it recommends funding for apprenticeships, dropping the quote-based model it has used since 2022 for...
The Department for Education and Department for Work and Pensions have published a new measure tracking how many learners start...
Artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping the world of work faster than the systems built to prepare people for it...
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’...
The adult skills system has made sustained progress in expanding access, increasing participation and supporting learners to achieve recognised qualifications....
Students at Middlesbrough College’s TTE Centre are set to benefit from a major donation of specialist industrial equipment from SABIC, helping to enhance training opportunities…
Not-for-profit organisation Fedcap marked Employability Day 2026 by showcasing how it is creating opportunities for individuals and families facing barriers to work by integrating education,…
Understanding how AI can best be used to support students is vital, as 91% of students are already using AI in their studies, according to a…
A Gower College Swansea lecturer has been revealed as a Silver award winner in the prestigious Pearson Teaching Awards 2026. Andrea Davies was nominated for…
New mid-year report on skilled trades & allied health, from Validated Insights, shows trade school revenue and job postings nearly double recent estimates, fueled in…
Leadership development is helping two Assistant Headteachers strengthen provision for pupils with additional learning needs while sharing expertise across schools and support networks. Samantha Stenhoff…
Inspiring Skills Excellence saw a 400% increase in training providers registering learners for Skills Competition Wales this year. Evidencing that for work based learning providers…
A specialist in developing the next generation of early years practitioners has been recognised as part of a UK-wide celebration of excellence in further education. …
Employer engagement has become one of the most talked-about priorities in further education. Colleges are building employer networks, hosting business events, establishing advisory boards and…
Yusuf Ibrahim, Vice Principal at CAVC, takes Alan Milburn’s interim review as a starting point and asks what the Welsh data really tells us about…
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