

The 13 Skills Learners Can Already Show
Skills England's 13 employability skills give colleges a clearer way to discuss evidence from enrichment, work and caring. This week's post also covers the AoC pay recommendation, SEND plans and NEET taskforces.
9 hours ago3 min read


The Employer Pipeline Is About to Get Much Busier
The government's 200,000-place work-experience mission will draw on many of the employers colleges already need. This edition also covers T Level choices, post-16 SEND training and the LLE date change.
Sep 253 min read


Free Meals Have Expanded. The Eligibility Check Hasn't.
Free meals now cover every 16 to 19 learner in a household receiving Universal Credit, but most FE providers still cannot use the electronic checker. This week's update also sharpens qualification and reporting deadlines.
Sep 183 min read


When Enrolment Masks a Young Person Falling Away
New attendance analysis estimates that almost 42,000 16 and 17-year-olds may be missing more than half their college sessions. The briefing also covers adult English and maths participation, V Level assessment rules and autumn data deadlines.
Sep 113 min read



















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