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25 September 2026

FE Week on Location: Day 3 – Competitors tell us how it’s all going

Exclusive interviews, commentary and analysis from day two of WorldSkills 2026

Shane Chowen

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NEW: Episode 3:

The FE Week team speak to competitors, teachers and experts on the competition floor and Shane Chowen speaks to WorldSkills UK CEO Ben Blackledge and AQA’s chief vocational and strategy office, Anna Threthewey.

 

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