Incorporating digital skills into qualifications key to future careers
A new report providing expert insight into current and future digital skills challenges has highlighted the need to ensure they are integrated into different subjects,…
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Rethinking Education: the Future at the FE Collective
A general election looms on the horizon. In normal times, we would collectively be calling for additional investment into the education and skills sector, which…
New report calls for greater focus on ‘human talents’ in an increasingly AI world
Three leading education and training organisations have highlighted the need to embed ‘uniquely human’ abilities into a transformed skills system as technological advancements continue to…
Attracting younger workforce key to future of social care
A new report providing expert insight into current and future challenges in social care has highlighted the pressing need to bring young, skilled workers into…
FE Collective: NCFE’s AI in Assessment Journey
Since 2021, NCFE has been investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support our assessment activities. AI is extremely flexible, so early work focussed…
Action needed to address increasing skills gap in FE
A new report providing expert insight into current and future challenges in further education (FE) has highlighted the pressing need to rectify persistent recruitment and…
Pilot using VR in assessment finds positive impact on student performance
A study by The Sheffield College found that using Virtual Reality (VR) in assessments had a positive impact on student performance and in retaining information.…
Unique exam practice tool aiming to increase first-time pass rates in Functional Skills
A digital practice paper that helps learners to better prepare for their Functional Skills exam is being further developed thanks to a unique educational fund.…
Future nurse focused on next steps after being named national T Level Student of the Year
An 18-year-old student committed to becoming a nurse has won an inaugural national award thanks to her outstanding attitude towards learning. Isabel McElhatton, from Leeds…
Aspiring paramedic wins national award thanks to his compassion and commitment to help others
An 18-year-old with ambitions to become a paramedic has won a prestigious national award after showing incredible dedication to his education. Harry Disney, from the…