The Curriculum and Assessment review has the potential to be a landmark moment for our education system. Professor Becky Francis, who is leading the review,...
Robbie discusses the OfS' latest report on the financial crisis in post-18 education, where smaller institutions and further education providers face severe deficits while larger...
At AoC sport, our vision is straight-forward: enhance the student experience, promote inclusivity, and create lasting pathways that benefit students, colleges and communities. New Strategic...
Petra discusses how higher-level apprenticeships are crucial for both NHS improvement and economic growth. The government's plan to divert funding away from these programs to...
Executive Summary The Government is considering changes to funding for level 7 apprenticeships which could mean that, in the future, the solicitor apprenticeship is no...
Much has been written about the potential impact of AI on work. PwC research highlights that those sectors most exposed to AI have experienced 4.8x...
As the Curriculum and Assessment Review unfolds, we argue that including sustainability education shouldn't been seen as a trade-off. As the Curriculum and Assessment Review,...
The conversation around mental health has evolved significantly over recent years, particularly within the education sector. In further education (FE) and skills institutions, fostering a...
The shift towards employer-responsive curriculum design, while in no way new, is not just a strategic priority but a necessity. With the government's intensified focus...
The New Government's Focus on Skills It’s encouraging to see that the new Labour government is clearly focused on powering up the skills of the...
Skills – and in particular apprenticeships – are high on the agenda of government. We have had tepid economic growth since the global economic crisis…
After starting my Level 7 apprenticeship last November whilst balancing my full-time job at NCFE, I was grateful to take some time off over the…
What will happen if Colleges can’t match the School Teacher Payrise? The FE + Skills Collective reflective. Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 767: 12th October…
After constructive and positive National Joint Forum meetings with the college unions, AoC is making a formal pay recommendation for the 2024/25 academic year of…
Yesterday, 10th October 2024, was one of those days when you realise… yep, this is why I do what I do. The FE + Skills…
A new study from Loqbox finds that while nearly half of UK adults avoid financial conversations, 18-24-year-olds drive a cultural shift, fostering a more open…
Cooperation within the employment support and employability sector is important. When a competitive mindset dominates the field, driven by government contracts and funding pressures, rivalry…
The cost of living crisis continues to affect a significant share of the UK workforce, according to new survey data, with many people’s wages –…
New data, released by Liverpool-based social enterprise, InnovateHer, as part of their ‘When I Grow Up: Career Aspirations of Gen Z and Alpha in Tech’ 2024 trend…
A multimillion-pound renovation project at Bradford College has transformed a derelict mill into a flexible digital, science, and allied health training facility for higher-level students. Garden Mills on Thornton Road…
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