Sector News
The financial implications of 2022 FE legislative changes
There are significant financial challenges for FE and skills providers posed by local skills improvement plans. Cuts in funding for young people, adults and apprentices impact on providers in different ways and organisations will need strategies to secure and optimise their sources of funding, as well as improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.
The importance of joined-up data
Having access to detailed and up to the minute data is critical for successful colleges and education providers. Too many are still being held back by clunky, non-intuitive and restrictive systems that are not capable of delivering the information needed in a timely or practical fashion.
Could do better? Combatting the almost 50% apprentice drop-out rate.
FE providers need to have accurate, actionable insights into learner attrition. By implementing powerful digital solutions that provide useful and meaningful data, they can better understand the reasons why some learners drop out.
End legislative push back for key Education reform
FE Week encourages more teachers and staff to challenge their pay banding in the hope they can access government FE funds and ensure their utilisation in staff pay.
Challenge your pay
FE Week encourages more teachers and staff to challenge their pay banding in the hope they can access government FE funds and ensure their utilisation in staff pay.
Levelling up white paper: The key reforms for FE and skills
We analysed our data – learn about the benefits you can expect to see when using structured Learner Management Software
LMS systems transform apprenticeship programs
We analysed our data – learn about the benefits you can expect to see when using structured Learner Management Software
Transform your EPA learner success rate
We showcase how an e-portfolio, like Smart Assessor, can transform your learner EPA success rates.
Supporting the Local Skills Improvement Plans
Who are the trailblazers leading the plan, and how can Smart Assessor support the program.