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Skills reform

Skills England’s right about the shortages, but who will pay?

Skills England’s latest report maps UK skills gaps but without funding and action, its recommendations risk gathering dust says…

Jessica Hill
Heather Akehurst
neurodivergence

The rulebook I never got: A neurodivergent teacher’s journey from masking to belonging

Always called “quirky” but never understood, I spent years performing ‘normal’ – then FE teaching gave me the space…

Jessica Hill
Ayten Nevzat
Skills reform

Providing our future workforce with the skills to succeed

Data-led insights from employers give us a clearer picture on routes to great jobs in priority sectors, writes Skills…

Shane Chowen
Phil Smith
Higher education, Results 2025

University clearing: How teachers can support students

All the important details college staff need to help students through clearing this year

Shane Chowen
Sam Sykes
NEETs

Skills providers can help firms tap into economically inactive talent

Supporting the ‘economically inactive’ back into jobs presents an opportunity for skills providers to collaborate with businesses in developing…

Jessica Hill
Luke Muscat and Ryan Brown
specialist colleges

We’re redefining career opportunities for SEND learners

Our specialist college is bucking the national trend by helping an average of 90 per cent of its SEND…

Jessica Hill
Gemma Peebles
lifelong learning entitlement, short courses, Skills reform

How professional short courses are shaping FE’s future

With government reforms and employer demand driving change, FE colleges are embracing flexible, skills-focused courses

Jessica Hill
John Knott
AI

It’s not if AI will change FE, it’s how boldly we shape it

As artificial intelligence reshapes every sector, further education must rise to the challenge—not just teaching AI, but reimagining education…

Jessica Hill
Heather Akehurst

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New sources of funding are available to finance the delivery of green skills to all learners. Government policy is…

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The government has launched a new plan for change to address the skills deficit in the construction industry, providing…

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Reshaping the New Green Skills Landscape

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on…

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Safe to speak, ready to act: SaferSpace targets harassment and misconduct in education 

In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to…

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Screening for the cognitive needs of apprentices is essential – does it matter if the process is engaging?

Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive…

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Skills Bootcamps Are Changing – What FE Colleges Must Know 

Skills Bootcamps are evolving as funding moves to local control and digital skills trends shift. Code Institute, an Ofsted…

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Building Strong Leadership for Effective T Level Implementation

Are you struggling with T Level curriculum and implementation, or building strong employer relationships? Do you want to develop…

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Derby College Group DIRT and TOES: A Story of Enhanced Learning and Reduced Workload

“Feedback is one of the most powerful influences on learning and achievement” – Hattie and Timperley 2007. This powerful…

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Karen Dorow Charity CEO and College Principal, Lifeworks Charity Ltd Start date: June 2025 Previous Job: Head of College,…

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Carole Kitching Chair of Governors, West London College Start date: June 2025 Previous Job: Former Principal and CEO, New…

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Sharon Ryan Assistant Principal – Students, Bradford College Start date: June 2025 Previous job: Head of Disability Services, Bradford…

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Amanda Scott Director of Human Resources, Leicester College Start date: March 2025 Previous Job: Director of Human Resources, LiFE…

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