FE Week

Established in September 2011, FE Week has become the leading news outlet for further education and skills. We take pride in our unmatched reputation for delivering breaking news, in-depth investigations, and expert insights within the industry.

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It’s the good, the bat and the snugly this Volunteers’ Week

1 day ago | feweek.co.uk | Josh Mellor |Billy Camden

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on... In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to... Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive...
All employers want more control of training

2 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Jessica Hill

Our survey says… all employers want more control over training Employers are desperate for flexibility over programme content and structure, so a one-size-fits-all approach is unworkabke Employers are desperate for flexibility over programme content and structure, so a one-size-fits-all approach is unworkabke Brenda McLeash Co-Chair of The St Martin’s Group and CEO of Learning Curve Group 6 Jun 2025, 5:43 More from this theme Recent articles If you speak to any employer about the skills...
Hasta la Prevista as training provider suffers liquidation

2 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Josh Mellor

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on... In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to... Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive...
National 16-19 funding rate boosted to £5,105 in 2025-26

2 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

The UK government is embarking on a transformative journey to reshape its skills landscape, placing a significant emphasis on... In an era where safeguarding and compliance are firmly in the spotlight, education providers face a growing responsibility: to... Engagement should be the first priority in cognitive assessment. An engaging assessment is an inclusive assessment — when cognitive...
Early release incentive could fix broken prison education

3 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Jessica Hill

Early prisoner release incentive could fix broken prison education David Gauke’s plan to reward prisoners with early release for engaging in education is bold – but we must ensure it unlocks real opportunities and not just doors David Gauke’s plan to reward prisoners with early release for engaging in education is bold – but we must ensure it unlocks real opportunities and not just doors Natasha Porter Founder and CEO, Unlocked Graduates 5 Jun 2025, 5:31 More from this theme Recent articles...
Tackling FE’s staffing crisis: How we built a teacher pipeline

3 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Jessica Hill

More from this theme Recent articles In the realm of FE, the challenge of teacher and assessor shortages is a regular talking point in management meetings across the country. At Wigan & Leigh College, we have transformed our approach head-on through the establishment of our Teaching & Learning Academy (TLA).
Look closely at the data, you'll see hope for FE attendance

5 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Jessica Hill

More from this theme Recent articles College attendance isn’t what it used to be. The familiar refrain across the FE sector reflects a genuine concern. But the picture is more nuanced than a simple decline. While attendance remains a challenge, the data shows some steady, if sometimes overlooked, improvement since the pandemic. At VLE Support we work with dozens of colleges and training providers to help them manage and interpret their learner data.
Formula 1 offers unlikely blueprint to tackle skills divide

5 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Shane Chowen

Failure to address deep inequalities in the labour market isn’t just an image problem; it holds entire sectors back from meeting their skills needs, stifling innovation and growth. Perhaps none have been forced to come to terms with this more in recent years than one of the most high-profile sports of all, Formula 1. The UK has a rich motorsport heritage, with seven of the ten F1 teams based in the tranquil Oxfordshire and West Midlands countryside, known as Motorsport Valley.
Scrapping level 7 apprenticeships won't harm skills supply

5 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

More from this theme Recent articles Removing public funding for level 7 apprenticeships is “unlikely” to lead to a “significant fall” in the supply of skills in the future, the education secretary has said. Bridget Phillipson has also revealed that government officials did not find a “strong enough economic rationale” to exempt sector-specific level 7 apprenticeships standards from defunding.
Phillipson sets out first year priorities

5 days ago | feweek.co.uk | Billy Camden

Skills England, Skills reform Phillipson tells Skills England what to prioritise in first year New body told to produce annual skills assessment, ensure consistency of LSIPs and boost domestic workforce New body told to produce annual skills assessment, ensure consistency of LSIPs and boost domestic workforce More from this theme Recent articles Education secretary Bridget Phillipson has reiterated Skills England’s role in boosting the domestic pipeline to reduce reliance on overseas workers...