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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The Real Learnings from Results Day
Level 1 and 2 results day (not just GCSE as will become clear below) provides an annual reminder of the failings of our educational system.…
Four in ten Pupils don’t feel like they Belong at School
Pupils who strongly disagreed that they belonged at school scored 7.72 points lower on Attainment 8 than those who strongly agreed, almost a full GCSE…
Milburn Polling: Public Split on NEET rise, with a Third Blaming Young People’s Motivation
New polling for the Milburn review finds half of UK adults believe young people have fewer opportunities than previous generations, with apprenticeships the clear public…
Validated Insights Report: Allied Health Training Market Is an Under-Marketed Growth Opportunity
A new report from Validated Insights states that non-nursing healthcare training programs are growing faster than the institutions that are marketing them are treating them.…
NEET at 16 or 17 brings a 71% chance of being NEET again by 21
Young people who are not in education, employment or training at 16 or 17 have a 71% chance of being NEET again in at least…
South & City College Birmingham supports youth employment report
South & City College Birmingham has welcomed the publication of a major new report calling for greater collaboration to improve employment outcomes for young people…
Britain Can’t Afford to Lose Another Generation: Breaking Barriers Action Plan
The Report from the Breaking Barriers Collective sets out six recommendations, from a national transition framework to a Youth Opportunity Strategy across government, as more…
3 in 10 U.S. Employers Lose a Full Workday Every Week to Skills Gaps, Chegg Research Finds
New research reveals that U.S. employers and employees in frontline-heavy industries struggle with significant skills gaps, rising burnout, and AI preparedness challenges. New research from…
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…
