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...
So the Ofsted inspection framework is changing again. To understand the changes in more detail, I recently met with group of FE Ofsted inspectors who…
I don’t need to tell you the difference that a ‘thank you’ can make. You’re happy to help a friend to move, but you probably…
The 157 Group colleges association has announced plans to appoint Ian Pretty as chief executive later this year. Pretty, a senior vice president for the…
The debate about the potential benefits and impact of moving towards more online learning for our students continues. The FE sector as a whole is…
When I was invited to write an article for FE News, I accepted immediately, but then I was left in a quandary as to what…
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” said Benjamin Franklin. Sadly he missed one other certainty: Ofsted. Ofsted.…
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) analysts have recently suggested that UK nations have the biggest skills gaps between young people who are…
We should never underestimate the radical nature of the Further and Higher Education Act of 1992. This legislation set up colleges as stand-alone institutions with…
With FE funding becoming increasingly challenging for colleges there is a considerable need to provide a superb learning experience and at the same time be…
Forty years ago I signed up to study an A Level in English Literature at my local FE College. I liked reading, but I wasn’t…
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