The Skills System is Broken: Why FE and HE Still Don’t Join Up
For years, governments have openly discussed creating a joined-up skills system. Yet learners and employers still find themselves navigating two very different worlds. Further Education…
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Beyond Heat Pumps and Headcounts: Rethinking Green Skills in FE
It’s becoming hard to attend a sector conference or read a government paper without hearing about green skills. It’s a phrase that’s everywhere. But what…
Further Education (FE) and Skills Was Centre Stage At The Labour Party Conference, Now Action Must Follow
Attending this year’s Labour Party Conference, I was struck by a growing recognition: the further education (FE) and skills sector is no longer quietly supporting…
Invisible Learners: The Challenge of Undiagnosed Neurodiversity in FE and HE
The hidden majority We often discuss support for neurodiverse students who have been diagnosed. The more important question is, how are we going to support…
Unlocking Potential: Rethinking FE and HE for Neurodiverse Learners
When debates about education arise, the main focus more often than not falls on exams, league tables, funding pressures or inspection frameworks. What is not…
Helping Students Stay Exam-Ready Through The Power of 10 Minutes a Day
As educators, we’re all too familiar with the challenge of supporting students who arrive in September lacking key knowledge and confidence, especially in maths. The…
Blackburn College Catering Students get Taste of Success at Historic Restaurant
Blackburn College students were given a glimpse at what goes on at one of the world’s top hotels and kitchens, during a visit to Raymond…
The silent sexploitation crisis – AI’s overlooked double-edged threat to FE
Students are increasingly falling victim to AI-driven exploitation, whilst others are unknowingly committing serious offences by creating and sharing explicit content. How can we combat…
Robin’s Digifest 2025 Reflective
The current challenges around funding and budget constraints facing UK tertiary education mean that collaboration has never been more important. Through its appeal to such…
The Unique Mental Health Needs of Career Changers and Mature Students in FE
In a fast-changing job market, more individuals are taking the leap to change careers or return to education later in life. Mature students and career…