When advising students on their further and higher education options, one of the most impactful recommendations you can make is to encourage them to consider...
2024 gave us big headlines – now 2025 is about delivery. As the a year gets underway, the pressure is on the government to turn...
As we begin 2025, the world finds itself grappling with numerous conflicts, and the potential for even greater escalation looms ominously. Some politicians argue that...
Once again, the UK has become the ‘sick man of Europe’, but this time in a very literal sense. The UK is currently the only...
Compared to European countries, the UK needs an extra 4 million homes to fully alleviate the housing crisis. In this context the Government’s commitment to...
Foundation Apprenticeships alone will not solve the NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) issue, but they can be a significant part of the solution....
Trauma is believed to be the largest public health issue facing our children and young people today, the scale of which has been intensified post-COVID-19. For...
Neil examines how Manchester's green economy initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Andy Burnham, tackles both climate change and workforce development. He explores the crucial role of...
Now is the time for heretical leadership in education. The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Rigid policies, outdated curricula, and reliance on obsolete...
The cryptocurrency industry has gone from a niche sector to a global powerhouse, affecting industries and creating career opportunities at an unprecedented pace. While blockchain...
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Unlocking Opportunities, a new livestream season in partnership with FE News and NCFE. Episode 2 is exploring The Curriculum and…
New report by the Education Policy Institute (A quantitative analysis of T level access and progression) examines student access and outcomes for T levels and…
Earlier this week at the AoC annual conference, Skills Minister, Jacqui Smith announced that FE Colleges will be included in the Local Government Pension Scheme…
Almost two-thirds (64%) of mums would consider retraining for a new career but are held back by multiple barriers, according to new data. The findings,…
The winners of the AoC Student of the Year Awards 2024/25 have been announced at AoC Annual Conference and Exhibition, celebrating exceptional students from colleges…
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith confirms National Insurance support and Local Government Pension Scheme for FE Colleges FE Colleges to be given Employer National Insurance support…
Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, announced key changes to FE inspection processes. Following the “Big Listen” consultation, single-word judgements will be replaced with detailed…
Latest Data Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 9,000 (0.0%) between August and September 2024, but rose by 136,000 (0.4%) between September…
Throughout the last month, there has been much concern across the skills sector about the future of Level 7 apprenticeships. The Government wants to ‘rebalance’…
The vital role of further education colleges in the education experience of thousands of 14 to 16-year-olds across England is unveiled in a new report…
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