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...
Plans to reform Apprenticeships to boost employer engagement, including the deployment of so-called trailblazer pilots, have prompted mixed reactions from leaders in the FE and…
The New Engineering Foundation (NEF) industry association is partnering with awarding body City & Guilds to improve the quality of vocational education and training for…
The Education and Training Foundation is calling for ideas to develop a support programme for providers as they begin to deliver Traineeships. To be delivered…
FE is beset with challenges but independent training providers are well placed to tackle them because of their record of being quick to adapt to…
I am writing this after six weeks as Interim CEO. Initially, I have had to concentrate on moving the organisation forwards to reach our goal…
A report published today is calling for an “apprenticeship revolution” as new figures show participation in the programme is at an all-time high. Some 150,000-…
Half of employers believe the education system does not adequately prepare school leavers for the world of work, according to research published today by awarding…
Last week I had an “out of the blue” call from the Ops Director of a business that is the UK market leader in its…
Too many adults are vulnerable to losing their jobs because they do not have the opportunity to gain the skills to compete in today’s rapidly…
The government has promoted Matthew Hancock, Mike Penning and Esther McVey in today’s Cabinet reshuffle, while Labour also announced major changes to the Shadow Cabinet.…
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