VTCT Announces Major Rebrand
For over 60 years, VTCT has been in vocational education. Today, we’re taking a bold step forward by introducing VTCT Skills—a unified brand that reflects…
Skills Revolution
How this science teacher sceptic learned about the value of apprenticeships
At the Skills Federation we are proud to work with our 19 members and between us we cover more than 20 different sectors of the…
A New Future for Apprenticeships?
In this exclusive feature, Alison Morris, Head of Policy at the Skills Federation (also known as the Federation for Industry Sector Skills & Standards) talks…
The Skills Federation announces appointment of CEO
Dr Fiona Aldridge, a leader in the field of skills policy and practice, will join the Skills Federation (also known as the Federation for Industry…
New directions: What Does the New Government Mean for our Sector?
Dr Katerina Kolyva, CEO at the Education and Training Foundation, explores what the newly elected government means for the Further Education and Skills sector, and…
Blueprint for lifelong learning and employment opportunity
Stephen Evans reveals Learning and Work Institute’s blueprint for change: five actions to improve growth and opportunity by widening access to lifelong learning and good…
We’re lagging other countries on skills. We must do better.
The next government needs to set us on the right path for prosperity and fairness as we head toward the 2030s. Learning and Work Institute’s…
Cuts to skills funding hit poorest areas hardest and put £20 billion of economic growth at risk
Millions of lost opportunities to improve qualifications are holding back economic growth and creating a “great skills divide” as a result of cuts to skills…
The state of education in 2023 and 2024
In 2023, seismic shifts in UK education and skills set the stage for an exciting year ahead. With 2024 marking the Edge Foundation’s 20th anniversary,…
Beyond Technology: BCoT’s AI Approach Focused on Supporting Teachers
This article explores Basingstoke College of Technology‘s innovative use of AI in supporting teachers. It highlights the significant time savings in planning and administration tasks,…
