Adult Education Is an Investment, Not a Cost, That Has Far Reaching Benefits for Society
More adults want to learn than the system can support. That is the clear message from a new parliamentary inquiry into adult education. On…
Workforce development
Affinity Workforce Solutions acquires Training Toolz in first move beyond recruitment
The UK’s leading education workforce provider, Affinity Workforce Solutions, has made its first acquisition outside recruitment and staffing, buying education training platform Training Toolz. The…
Active IQ and NCFE integration signals new era for active leisure skills and workforce development
Leading awarding organisation Active IQ has announced it will fully integrate with education charity and vocational learning specialist NCFE by the end of 2026, marking a major milestone for skills…
CIMA welcomes Skills England’s focus on workforce development, calls for stronger emphasis on business finance skills and professional body collaboration
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has welcomed the publication of the Skills England Annual Skills Report 2026 and its strong focus on addressing…
Britain’s Academic Bias is Holding it Back
For decades, the UK has treated vocational education as the lesser sibling of the academic route. Despite repeated promises to rebalance the system, the gravitational…
The Role Of Workforce Intelligence In Smarter Workforce Planning & Forecasting
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,…
Gavin Lumsden discusses Educator Workforce Development and Maintaining Dual Professionalism
We catch up with Gavin Lumsden, Director of Essential Teaching UK, who is a teacher educator and author discusses workforce development in FE and Skills…
Week of VocTech 2025: Inspiring action to get adults learning
The Week of VocTech 2025, taking place from March 17 to 21, will bring together educators, employers, and tech innovators to explore how digital technology…
Lived Experience and Authenticity – The key to Increasing Engagement
The importance of increasing physical activity levels among the population cannot be overstated. We know that regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining good physical…
FE colleges need better tools to compete for their teacher workforce
The further education (FE) sector is crucial to England’s education system, providing training programmes essential for addressing skills gaps and helping students transition into skilled…
