How can Colleges help Young People Become more Independent Learners?
New EEF resource based on global evidence offers three approaches for educators Moving into 16-19 education gives young people greater responsibility for managing their time,…
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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…
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…
Regulating on Ambiguity: Why FE Initial Teacher Training Needs Practitioner Research, Not Just New Rules
The quality of initial teacher training (ITT) in further education (FE) is again under review, but this time with a sharper regulatory edge. From 2026,…
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…
Educating the Workforce of Tomorrow: Corporate Education in Italy in the Age of AI
In Italy, 84% of companies consider corporate education to be relevant, and almost half integrate it into their strategic plans. Artificial intelligence is emerging as…
From wild food foraging and cold-water dips to mental health and menopause awareness – discover how two FE colleges are marking Learning at Work Week
Learning at Work Week (12-18 May) is a unique annual event that aims to put a spotlight on the importance and benefits of continual learning…
Applications Open for the Teacher Mentoring Programme
Cognition Learning Group is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Teacher Mentoring Programme (TMP), funded by the Department for Education (DfE). This…
SMEs face strong headwinds in addressing skills gaps and evolving employee needs, finds CIMA’s latest Mind the Skills Gap Report
Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week (10-16 February), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Opinium Research have launched their latest Mind the Skills Gap…
Apprentice finds personal and professional growth with IT qualificatio
Ysabela Dalumpines, a service delivery engineer within the Shared Regulatory Services (SRS) at Torfaen County Borough Council, has found an increased confidence in her job…
