Does the Budget deliver Skills and Curriculum Reform?
The past few months have marked a significant moment for education and skills policy, with the publication of the Skills Bill, the Curriculum and Assessment…
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Milburn, Mayfield and Timms: Why Are They So Important To The FE, Skills And Employability Sector? FE Soundbite Edition 823
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 823: 15th November 2025. Milburn, Mayfield and Timms: Why Are They So Important To The FE, Skills And Employability Sector?…
V Levels: Why Professional Careers Guidance Has Never Been More Critical
The government’s announcement of V Levels marks yet another seismic shift in the post-16 education landscape. On the surface, the promise of streamlining 900 confusing…
Investment in Skills Must be at the Heart of the Autumn Budget
The Prime Minister’s conference speech gave welcome prominence to further education – a rare moment when skills took centre stage and the White Paper sets…
V Levels To Replace 900 ‘Confusing’ Level 3 Qualifications. New ‘Mix and Match’ Qualification Model Of V Levels and A Levels For Students
New Vocational Qualifications (V Levels) have been announced, and will be available as a ‘mix and match’ with A Levels for students aged 16-19 years…
