Landmarks Begins New Chapter at Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing Centre
Landmarks Specialist College has begun operating the Creswell Heritage and Wellbeing Centre, welcoming learners to the community facility for the first time this September. The…
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What is Further Education?
In the UK, Further Education refers to post-secondary education beyond compulsory schooling, typically undertaken by individuals aged 16 and older. It includes a diverse range of courses and qualifications offered by colleges, sixth forms, and vocational training centers, providing specialized skills and knowledge for specific careers.
Why is Further Education is Important?
It is crucial for personal and professional development, equipping individuals with the skills and qualifications needed to thrive in their chosen careers. It offers opportunities for specialization, career advancement, and fosters a skilled workforce, contributing to economic growth. Moreover, FE plays a key role in promoting lifelong learning and adaptability in an ever-evolving job market.
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Buckinghamshire College Group Recognised with Silver Award for Trauma-Informed Practice
Buckinghamshire College Group has been awarded the Silver Award in Trauma-Informed and Attachment-Aware Practice, recognising its commitment to creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments where every…
Why FE Colleges Must Be Recognised as the UK’s Innovation Engine
Further Education colleges are already driving innovation every day, yet their contribution remains largely invisible in national policy. Elaine Baxter explores why recognising, supporting and…
The NEET Diagnosis is Shocking, it’s Time for Action not Rhetoric
Britain’s NEET crisis is no longer a warning sign; it is a structural failure. The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures (Jan-March 2026) estimate…
Walbrook Institute London receives British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation
The British Psychological Society (BPS) has accredited Walbrook’s online MSc Psychology degree from now on successful graduates will be eligible for the first step to…
Affinity Workforce reappointed to GCA framework for third time
One of the UK’s largest education workforce providers has secured its place on a national government framework for the third consecutive time, having placed more…
If Further Education Teaching in England is a Profession, Training Cannot Be Optional
Further education (FE) in England has spent too long treating teacher training as an optional extra. That stance may have seemed tolerable in a sector…
South Thames Colleges Group joins bold new partnership to back skills, jobs, innovation and investment across South London
South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) is proud and excited to be part of a brand-new partnership of South London’s leading universities and further education colleges to strengthen collaboration and boost opportunities for people and businesses across the sub-region. Uniting under the banner of the South London Colleges and Universities Partnership, and underpinned by a Memorandum of Understanding, the agreement brings together 10 institutions…
Christopher transforming delivery of adult learning for his communities
“You are never too old, never too late and never too busy learn.” That’s the rallying message Adult Community Learning (ACL) Practitioner Christopher Roberts has…
Award winner Ruth’s mission to get more people speaking Welsh in the workplace
Creating ‘O’r gair i’r gerdd’, a Welsh-medium creative writing and poetry course designed in response to demand from adult learners, has won praise from Estyn…