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...
The number of benefit claimants training to improve their skills soared by nearly 40 per cent between the 2011/12 and 2012/13 academic years, according to…
My recent article The answer to FE problems is “Why?” seemed to resonate with many people. Those that phoned and emailed me wanted to know…
Employers and trade unions in FE colleges in Wales have agreed to introduce a national contract for staff across the sector in a first for…
Despite various reports claiming an improved financial outlook for the UK, most economists are still trying to manage expectations. The fact that interest rates are…
The Association of Colleges (AoC) has secured a top PR award for its grassroots-led campaign that helped extend free meals to disadvantaged 16-18 olds in…
Baroness Scott, chief executive of employment charity Tomorrow’s People, discusses supporting those most at risk of being unemployed to give them the best chance after…
Inclusion caught up with Lord Baker at the Youth Employment Convention last month to share his views with FE News on how to improve youth…
Most FE providers have strategies, objectives, a business plan and a mission statement. They also focus on getting good Ofsted reports. Most FE providers also…
The Queen’s Speech today set out ambitions to achieve two million Apprenticeships by 2015 There have been more than 1.7 million starts so far, according…
VQ Day is just around the corner and as we countdown the final days to the celebrations it’s worth taking a step back and remembering…
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