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...
City & Guilds surveyed more than 100 operational staff in independent training providers and work-based learning units in FE colleges to uncover digital best practice.…
Nearly two million people study in an FE college each year. In fact, more young people study in FE colleges than in school sixth forms and…
It is around this time of year that Colleges are busy preparing and polishing budgets and forecasts for next academic year. With a Government Budget…
Have some of your employees walked through your organisation’s door on their first day of work full of (excuse the literature analogy) ‘Great Expectations’, only…
The rise of digital technology has led to huge developments in how both academic and vocational courses are delivered, with educators at all levels looking…
Reducing budgets and VAT inequity vis a vis schools and sixth forms is now an established matter of fact. So how can providers balance their…
When pupils are disaffected with education, feeling hopeless about their future and struggling to revise, the fast approaching exam season is an especially stressful time…
So according to the recent Demos Commission on Apprenticeships research it appears that everyone loves apprenticeships. Except they don’t when it comes to their own…
As colleges and independent training providers across the country come to terms with the latest round of cuts to the adult skills budget, it’s interesting…
The political race is on with the election in about 6 weeks. The economy, the NHS and immigration seem to be taking centre stage for…
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