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Check out Tenders Update March 2026
February 22nd 2026
Take a look at Tenders Update March 2026 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Curriculum and Assessment Review
November 9th 2025
The newly published Curriculum and Assessment Review recommends the introduction of new level 1 preparation for GCSE qualifications for English language and for maths.
Check out Tenders Update November 2025
November 8th 2025
Take a look at Tenders Update November 2025 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025
November 7th 2025
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2025 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Trainin … Read more
Introducing Storybooks
August 26th 2025
Google Gemini Storybooks uses AI to generate online storybooks based on your prompts. The books include graphics and sound. It works in multiple languages and is free to use.
English and maths GCSE results 2025
August 24th 2025
The English and maths GCSE results 2025 both show a fall in the pass rate when compared to 2024, which has been attributed to an increase in the number of learners resitting them.
Check out Tenders Update September 2025
August 23rd 2025
Take a look at Tenders Update September 2025 for an overview of the latest opportunities open to providers of services to the Essential Skills sector.
How to add life to eLearning content
April 22nd 2025
Do you put your heart and soul into developing eLearning content, but it still feels dull and lifeless? If so, view this free webinar where you can learn how to infuse your courses … Read more
FE Research Podcast: national programmes
March 12th 2025
In this edition of FE Research Podcast, Claire Collins from ccConsultancy talks about leading national practitioner research and development programmes to support maths, English an … Read more
Introduction to assistive technologies
March 3rd 2025
What assistive technologies are already free and built into your existing tools? How can you promote these more effectively to learners? This free webinar, available on demand, wil … Read more