The Quiet Collapse of Adult English and Maths
Yesterday’s DfE data release showed a headline figure of a 2% decline in adult FE participation. Sounds manageable. Dig deeper, and the picture is far…
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Linguaskill language exam achieves quality ‘badge of honour’
Linguaskill, the online, certificated English proficiency exam from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, has been awarded the ALTE Q-mark – a prestigious quality standard for exams, from…
Navigating the AI ‘Wild West’
While AI has extraordinary potential to transform English language education – it must be used sensibly and be guided by robust ethical frameworks, writes Dr…
AoC and the Bell Foundation release Supporting ESOL in Devolved Authorities report
A national vision for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provision would boost growth and prosperity in local communities, according to a new report…
AELP: Only 1 in 4 apprenticeship vacancies now open to applicants without GCSE Maths and English
New report by AELP (AELP Mini Commission 1, Functional Skills Qualifications FSQS) shows that only 1 in 4 apprenticeship vacancies are now open to those…
Winchester graduates’ clean air book for schools shortlisted for Green Gown Award
Two Creative Writing graduates from the University of Winchester have collaborated on a new picture book to teach primary schoolchildren about the hazards of air…
Promises, Possibilities & Political Futures…
Tristan Arnison discusses the main UK parties’ education policies for the upcoming election. While specifics vary, common themes emerge around curriculum reform, skills training, and…
Students pen prize-winning DylanED reviews
Two A Level students from NPTC Group of Colleges claimed prizes at the recent 2024 DylanEd book review competition, which is organised by Swansea University,…
Invest in employment and skills to restart the engines of growth
Stephen explains the UK’s engines of growth have stalled since 2008, resulting in lower average earnings and public services under strain. The Chancellor’s recent Budget…
AoC: Government funding condition for English and Maths ‘unworkable’
Education secretary Gillian Keegan must suspend the new conditions of funding on English and maths in further education colleges, the Association of Colleges has said.…