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...
Reasonable adjustments are designed to level the playing field, enabling individuals to thrive in the workplace. But in Further Education (FE) environments where change, collaboration,...
Successive governments have long promised to fix the UK’s skills and productivity problem. We have seen new qualifications, bootcamps and programmes in all directions. Yet, productivity...
Colleges are struggling to recruit finance leaders. The problem is not salary, it is more to do with a lack of understanding of the aspirations...
Supporting learners in FE isn’t just about academic outcomes. It is also about creating environments where every student and every member of staff feels safe,...
What we lose when learning becomes entirely online There’s no disputing the fact that we’ve made learning more accessible than ever in the last five...
Autistic people are as diverse as our country and an integral, valuable part of it. Yet they also face persistent inequalities, holding them back from...
Assessment is at a crossroads. AI is accelerating change, student needs are shifting, and colleges are being asked to deliver fairer, more flexible, more future-proofed...
Workforce planning can no longer just focus on headcount. Organisations today face unprecedented change: from the rise of automation and AI, to shifting skill demands,...
With nearly one million young people currently not in education, employment or training, a rapidly evolving labour market, and employers voicing growing concerns about the...
This is the Skills and Apprenticeships News category page on FE News. This is a page that has pooled together thought leadership articles and videos from influencers and key decision makers discussing future skills policy, how skills can solve the productivity puzzle, the latest developments in Apprenticeships and skills for the jobs of the future and how technology is transforming the core or essential skills for the jobs of the future as we are now in the fourth industrial revolution. Here is the place to explore the latest ideas and skills strategies from leaders across the World of Further Education, Skills and Apprenticeships.
So if you are interested in finding out the latest strategies, expert opinions and developments from the Apprenticeship Levy, to the Growth and Skills Levy News, APAR, lifelong learning, micro-credentials, Degree apprenticeships or qualification reform and skills policy news. Then you are in the right place. Check out the latest opinion pieces, thought leadership, videos and skills strategies from experts across the World of Apprenticeships, Skills and Work Based Learning. FE News is a platform, so the thought leadership articles are from actual Apprenticeship industry professionals, rather than through the lens of a reporter or editor. This is why the content on FE News is truly the voice of the FE and Skills Sector.
Apprenticeships provide talent pipelines with in-demand skills crucial for future growth. Work-integrated learning moulds adaptable workers as jobs evolve. Apprentices gain relevant experience by bypassing graduate skills gaps. Custom programs matched to business priorities also promote diversity and social mobility. Competency measures further shift focus to capabilities over qualifications. Government incentives and industry partnerships in areas with acute shortages reinforce the value of developing talent via apprenticeships at all career stages.
Evaluate skills gaps and ageing. Build versatility in digital, data, and regulatory domains to minimise shortage risks and keep institutional knowledge despite turnover. Also, focus on inclusive leadership.
Automation and AI first policies will transform most jobs, prioritising human skills in problem-solving across disciplines. Human creativity, empathy and teamwork will productively integrate with efficiency. Technical skills should connect humanities and STEM.
Skills audits, micro-learning, and mentor guidance enabled through internal job rotations and external partnerships. Leaders should exemplify continuous learning. Incentivise upskilling via subsidised classes in emerging domains. Promote peer coaching too.
Discover more insights and strategies on FE skills and apprenticeships by exploring our latest articles, videos, and resources below.
The countdown to the Green Mindset Collective report is now on. Dr Vikki Smith, from ETF and Charlotte Bonner from EAUC will be launching the…
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…
The Government will only meet its clean energy 2030 or 2050 decarbonised building targets if there is significant new intervention in the UK workforce, says…
The Princess Royal Training Awards are the UK and Ireland’s premier awards programme for recognising training excellence. On Tuesday 2 December, in an awards ceremony…
On 3 December 2025, The 5% Club hosted a prestigious ceremony at Mansion House, London, recognising newly accredited members and unveiling the winners of the…
On Wednesday 3 December, Learning and Work Institute was delighted to welcome their patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to an event in London…
A Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentice has scooped one of the country’s top education prizes at this year’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. Elyssa Marshall,…
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating an impressive medal haul after eight of its most talented learners and apprentices represented the college at the WorldSkills UK National…
In advance of Small Business Saturday, A coalition of leading education, skills, and business organisations has issued an open letter to the Secretary of State…
Ofsted have released their 92 page annual report. This year’s Ofsted Annual Report looks across the early years, schools, children’s social care and further education…
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