Once again, the UK has become the ‘sick man of Europe’, but this time in a very literal sense. The UK is currently the only...
Compared to European countries, the UK needs an extra 4 million homes to fully alleviate the housing crisis. In this context the Government’s commitment to...
Foundation Apprenticeships alone will not solve the NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) issue, but they can be a significant part of the solution....
Trauma is believed to be the largest public health issue facing our children and young people today, the scale of which has been intensified post-COVID-19. For...
Neil examines how Manchester's green economy initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Andy Burnham, tackles both climate change and workforce development. He explores the crucial role of...
Now is the time for heretical leadership in education. The era of artificial intelligence is upon us. Rigid policies, outdated curricula, and reliance on obsolete...
The cryptocurrency industry has gone from a niche sector to a global powerhouse, affecting industries and creating career opportunities at an unprecedented pace. While blockchain...
Projections for number of young people who are likely to be economically inactive or not in education or training to be so by the middle...
Strategic planning for school leaders and other education specialists has become an absolute necessity. But what is strategic planning in this context, and how does...
In the Further Education and Skills sector, we often find ourselves confronted with challenges that seem "impossible" to overcome. From staff shortages to learner engagement...
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Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 764, September 21st, 2024. NFER & Gatsby released research highlighting that FE Educators have a 23% pay gap compared to…
Meta-skills, also known as ‘core skills,’ such as critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence are more important than ever in the modern economy. However there…
A specialist designer and manufacturer of sustainable electric motors and powertrain systems has tapped into a new skills pilot to help it achieve ambitious expansion…
Do you work with people who might need the added confidence that a qualification will give them? Project Cadarnhad, delivered by PLANED a community-led partnership,…
SCC has announced a new partnership between the SCC Academy and digital skills training provider Netcom Training. The partnership will deliver cutting-edge training courses designed…
The annual release of The National Student Survey provides universities across the UK with a perfect opportunity to assess their methods of collecting and analysing…
Check out an exclusive article from Dawson McLean, Economist at the National Foundation for Educational Research(NFER) & Emma Sayers, Research Officer in Technical Education at…
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 763, September 14th, 2024. Really shocking figures from the AoC Mental Health report this week, with 30% of Colleges Reporting…
Work is the third biggest cause of stress for UK employees, after lack of sleep and money worries, according to new research. Over two-thirds (70%)…
A new education enterprise is launching today, making it easier for colleges to offer Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) which can lead to a degree for…
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