In the Further Education and Skills sector, we often find ourselves confronted with challenges that seem "impossible" to overcome. From staff shortages to learner engagement...
During a recent business trip to Australia, I attended the Institute of Employment Professionals (IEP) Fellow Dinner in Sydney. While one evening's conversation can only...
As we look at the state of further education (FE) today, it has never been more important for institutions to be aware of the need...
When I served as Apprenticeships and Skills Minister, a picture of JFK adorned my office wall, bearing his famous words about sending man to the...
Technology in the classroom has long been a contentious issue. From the integration of laptops and tablets to educational computer games, the debate often centres...
According to the latest OECD survey, the progress in developing essential skills in England is mixed. While young people's skills have improved, 8.5 million adults...
As students get ready to leave for the winter break, they’ll return with a list of expectations for being safeguarded in further education. That list...
In this article, Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin, shares common myths about AI in education and offers educators a more realistic view to...
Extended reality (XR) is already having a major impact on a huge range of sectors and industries. Whether through virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality...
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FE refers to academic and vocational qualifications pursued as an alternative or pathway to higher education. HE specifically means studying for an undergraduate, postgraduate or research degree, usually at a university.
Reasons to undertake an apprenticeship rather than attend university include wanting to gain hands-on work experience, avoid student debt from tuition fees and accommodation costs, earn a wage while studying, gain practical job-ready skills in industries not requiring a university degree, or have a desire to learn on the job rather than in lectures.
Degree apprenticeships are disrupting assumptions that prestigious careers require traditional degrees. Blending workplace training and attaining bachelor’s or master’s qualifications, enables earning while learning transferable skills and avoiding debt. With major companies and universities participating, apprenticeships now offer higher qualifications rivalling degrees. The latest figures show an 11% increase in apprenticeship starts compared to last year, with over 90% of 16-17-year-olds now in education or training. Over 70% of students/parents see degree apprenticeships as an equally valid pathway, drawn to funded alternatives that meet workforce needs while complementing traditional degree strengths. Striking the right balance is key.
As bumper numbers of students are booking onto the University of Derby’s Open Day events, the University has shared a checklist to help visitors make…
The Engineering Education team at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) are in the running for a coveted Pearson Gold Teaching Award. Winners will be revealed…
Fifty-two recipients from the UK and Ireland were recognised by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal through the Princess Royal Training Awards Programme held at…
Barts Life Sciences, a partnership between Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London, has partnered with Waltham Forest College to launch a…
United Colleges Group (UCG) graduate Andrew Onasanya has paid tribute to his tutors after receiving the ‘Royal seal of approval’ for his success in overcoming…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 773: 23rd November 2024 | How will Labour Fix the NEET Crisis? Turnitin is the sponsor of this week’s Soundbite.…
The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson made a visit to Northern Ireland (20th – 21st November), where she participated in the UK Education Ministerial Council…
Forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has revealed following a global…
5,000 more construction apprenticeship places will be made available per year thanks to £140m industry investment to get Britain building again. A total of 32…
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,…
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