Views Sought on Post-16 level 3 and Below Pathways

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking feedback on the planned design and implementation of the new pathways for 16 to 19-year-olds announced in the Post-16 education and skills white paper. Click here for the survey.

Government Publishes Education White Paper

The Government has published its post-16 education and skills reforms to develop a skilled workforce and break down barriers to opportunity. Click here for analysis and sector reaction from FE News and here from FE Week.

What Difference Could Moving Skills to DWP Make?

The recent move of skills policy for England to DWP means things will be different for Jacqui Smith, she now has offices in two Departments. But will it make any difference to policy? This FE News article by Stephen Evans, Chief Executive of Learning and Work looks...

Apprenticeships Rise as Graduate Vacancies Drop 8%

ISE’s Student Recruitment Survey 2025 launches with the latest data on the entry level jobs market. Their Student Recruitment Survey 2025 is the largest of its type. Over the last year’s student recruitment cycle, 2024 to 2025, it analyses data from 155 ISE...

Apprenticeship Assessment Changes Coming

In February 2025, the DfE published the Apprenticeship Assessment Principles which introduced significant changes on how assessment will take place across all apprenticeships. Skills England is finalising the initial group of assessment plans, which are expected to be...

Register for National Professional Qualifications

You can now apply for national professional qualifications (NPQs). Courses will begin in November 2025 and this year the DfE hopes to run a series of further education (FE) specific groups. NPQs are professional development courses, available to teachers and leaders...

DfE Update 15th October

Latest information from the DfE including: 1. Register for national professional qualifications; 2. Apprenticeship assessment changes coming; 3. Department for Education payments for Care to Learn and 16 to 19 Bursary Fund.