AI Governance in FE: Why We Need More Colleges to Publish AI Policies
AI adoption across the FE sector is starting to accelerate, but institutional awareness and readiness are lagging behind the pace of technological change. Through my…
Richard Foster-Fletcher
AI’s Workforce Impact in Numbers: What FE Leaders Need to Know
For years, speculation has dominated discussions about AI’s impact on jobs—will it replace workers, or simply enhance productivity? Now, new data from Anthropic provides the…
DeepSeek and Beyond: How AI Agents and China’s Innovations Are Shaping Education and Skills
DeepSeek has taken the world by storm, skyrocketing to the top of both the Android and Apple App Stores and shaking the global tech industry…
AI in Further Education: A Critical Look at the Risks to Teacher Autonomy
If FE was a grand orchestra—a diverse group of musicians with different skills, instruments, and styles—its educators would be the conductors, carefully harmonising each musician’s…
Upskilling Won’t Cut It: AI Requires a Revolution in Learning and Mindset
We are witnessing the rise of a new elite—those who have mastered AI tools like ChatGPT. These individuals are gaining far more than technical skills;…
MKAI Response to the Department for Education’s “Generative AI in Education” Reports
MKAI Response to the Department for Education’s “Generative AI in Education” Reports The Department for Education recently published two reports in August 2024 focusing on…
King Charles Unveils AI Regulation Bill: Impact on the FE Sector
In his recent King’s Speech, King Charles unveiled the UK’s plans to introduce a new AI regulation bill. This proposed legislation aims to establish comprehensive…
From Education to Employment: Action Plan for Future Skills in the Context of the 2024 General Election
As the 2024 General Election approaches, the focus on future-proofing the workforce has never been more critical. The evolving job market demands a diverse skill…
How SMEs and Educators Can Leverage the AoC Report and Flexible AI Upskilling Fund
Introduction The recent report by the Association of Colleges outlines the changing landscape of the further education sector, emphasising the need for improved digital literacy…
Embracing Digital Transformation in Education: Insights from Hull College: Episode 7: AI, Leadership and the Future of Further Education
In a recent episode of “AI, Leadership and the Future of FE,” Debra Gray joins hosts Richard Foster-Fletcher and Kurt Hintz to discuss the significant…