Young coders lack the experience to spot when AI’s getting it wrong Learners still need to be taught foundational knowledge of how software systems work, and the switch to a reliance on LLMs means they’re not ready for work
Accidental bosses risk undermining youth guarantee The CMI is calling on ministers to support training that professionalises management – it’s crucial for the support of young people at work and to ultimately boost UK productivity
We’re tackling NEET numbers by analysing pupil data early By identifying pupils at risk while they’re at school we can be ready to support them when they arrive at college
English and maths resits keep sucking the life out of students The real-world approach of vocational subjects allows learners to thrive – but English and maths sticks with a model that continually fails
Pink hard hats won’t fix the pipeline problem A welding torch photo-op can’t undo decades of gendered expectations, but change is possible with some joined-up thinking
Ofsted takes inclusion more seriously and so should we The inspectorate’s framework challenges colleges to prove a commitment to inclusion – which means understanding the breadth and depth of students’ challenges
Duty of care law may start in HE but its effects will impact us too FE isn’t the focus of MPs’ debates, but tougher rules to protect students will arrive via the Office for Students, Ofsted and contractual partners
Inspections: What we now know following Ofsted’s first visits Be guided by the toolkit, get ready for scrutiny of inclusion, safeguarding and careers, and showcase strong governance
Gulf between Leeds and Bradford proves need for place-based fixes As Leeds races ahead, young people in neighbouring Bradford have fewer opportunities. Will the DWP-led skills agenda dismantle the barriers young people face, or just push them into low-value jobs