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...
Fiona argues that Skills England can transform the struggling UK skills system by bringing together government, businesses, training providers and unions. Success depends on collaborative...
Nearly one in four school and college leavers did not have enough information to make informed choices about their next steps, according to a survey…
Employers must act now to avoid a skills crisis as a new poll shows 43% of them believe it could happen in the next 12…
The Work Programme is failing people with multiple and complex needs and must work closer with charities to gain their expertise, according to the National…
Nearly half of Greater Manchester’s Apprenticeships have been taken by adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s rather than young people looking for a way…
In the last few days I’ve spent time with three college principals. Each thought they had a problem unique to them, and each of these…
London is suffering from a skills gap that is getting ever wider, according to reports citing the evidence presented to an All Party Parliamentary Small…
Globalization, rapid technological advancement and increased competition are hallmarks of today’s business landscape. The pressure to find talent with the skills critical to meet the…
Nick Boles, who was Minister for Planning and Development, has been promoted to Minister of State for Skills, Enterprise and Equalities in today’s cabinet reshuffle.…
This month I want to continue my quest for supporting FE in its understanding of the culture and mindset that the ‘connected world’ is creating.…
As we head towards the celebration of my nation’s birthday, July 4th, two news items just crossed my desk, which seem utterly at odds with…
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