Perceptions of difficulty are not the main driver behind subject choices 06/10/2017 Subject choices by students are driven mainly by enjoyment and usefulness according to new research.
ESFA introduces principles for T-Level work placements 02/10/2017 A set of principles has been made available to institutions hoping to access funding for work placements.
Reformed Education Select Committee to focus on social justice and productivity 20/09/2017 The Education Select Committee has announced its initial programme of work.
Draft Functional Skills content now available 13/09/2017 The DfE is currently seeking views on the proposed subject content for reformed Functional Skills.
MPs urged to back sixth form funding campaign 12/09/2017 MPS are asked to take urgent action to prevent further cuts to sixth forms.
Ofsted confirms GCSE grade 5 for accountability measures 11/09/2017 Ofsted will use GCSE grade 5 as its measure when inspecting schools.
New teaching union urges MPs to visit their local college 08/09/2017 A new campaign to raise awareness of Further Education has been launched.
Report gives student voice to post-16 skills policies 06/09/2017 The NUS outlines what students believe makes for excellent vocational education.
Teachers as examiners: Ofqual review underway 04/09/2017 Ofqual is to conduct a review of the rules around teachers writing exam papers.
Employers ask: will technical routes provide specialist skills? 01/09/2017 Employers express concern that technical education may not develop sufficient levels of specialist skills.