Walking the freedom of speech tightrope without falling over Freedom of speech has been a major issue for FE colleges lately, and now those that are also providers of higher education (HE) must adapt to new legislation that came into force this month
AI is game-changing when it’s human, ethical and equitable AI will be used in harmful ways if leadership teams don’t immerse themselves in understanding its risks and opportunities
Adult learning can help rebuild community and resist hate Far-right narratives thrive in disconnected communities. Adult learning providers like the WEA show how education can foster belonging, empathy and resilience
Apprenticeship changes are a moment to refine, not rewind Reform can feel unsettling, but DfE’s apprenticeship assessment changes aren’t something to fear. They’re something to shape.
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 to unmask
When kindness takes a seat in the exam hall In FE, we spend months preparing students for exam content but rarely for the storm of emotions that arrives with it
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 innovative recruitment strategies
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 students into jobs, training or further education
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