The Circular Nature of Skills Policy: A Groundhog Day Experience
There’s lots happening in the world of further education and lifelong learning… as always. Skills England has been launched, the apprenticeship levy is being replaced…
Skills Bootcamps
Apprenticeship Budget Exceeds £3 Billion, Level 7 Apprenticeship Funding Restrictions Finally Announced
The Apprenticeship budget exceeds £3 billion for the first time, as new foundation apprenticeships announced . Starting January 2026, funding will be redirected from Level 7…
More than 2,600 more people across Cheshire and Warrington able to sign up to Skills Bootcamps after £9m funding allocation
More than 2,600 more people across Cheshire and Warrington will be able to sign up to Skills Bootcamps to fast track them into jobs and…
Skills Bootcamps support government’s school nursery expansion plans
The Skills Network, welcomes the Labour government’s announcement of a £15 million investment in school-based nurseries, helping to address the skills shortage that the sector…
Government needs to Provide Greater Direction to the Skills System
The Industry and Regulators Committee of the House of Lords has been taking evidence on the future skills that the country will need for growth…
Delivering high-quality Skills Bootcamps: top tips for Internal Quality Assurance professionals
As internal quality assurance professionals working with Skills Bootcamp providers, your role is vital in ensuring that participants receive top-notch training that aligns with industry…
Manifesto Week: What’s Been Promised for FE & Skills? FE Soundbite Edition 750
Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 750, June 15th, 2024: Manifesto Week: What’s Been Promised for FE & Skills? This is the weekly e-newsletter and e-journal…
New data training programme aims to tackle the digital skills gap in the West Midlands
In recent years, Birmingham and the broader West Midlands region have experienced significant economic and technological growth. However, a pressing challenge has emerged: the digital…
Upskilling The FE Workforce to Meet Changing Needs
Kerry proposes new workforce development initiatives for FE teachers and trainers, including improving colleagues’ digital skills and responding to post-pandemic learning styles. In the dynamic…
Why We Must Think Differently When It Comes To Local Skills Needs
Michelle Storey, Accreditation Manager at awarding organisation NCFE, explores the opportunities for colleges and training providers when it comes to creating their own qualifications and…
