These articles were categorised when the skills agenda was controlled by the Department for Education & Skills, from 2001 to 2007. Subsequently the government department responsible for skills is the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS).
The government has announced a £20m initiative to train more women to work in construction in the run-up up to the 2012 Olympics.
Education secretary Ruth Kelly’s drive to raise standards in further education and training in England has spawned a new body...
The White Paper on further education reform is a crucial step towards ensuring people have the skills needed for business to compete in the 21st century, the CBI said
Minister announces degree of commitment to nursery sector.
The Department for Education and Skills (DFES) has launched its fourth annual awards to recognise individuals and support teams in the learning and skills sector
Nearly half of UK workers have reading and number skills similar to children leaving primary school.
Anyone convicted or cautioned for a sex offence against a child will be banned from teaching under a tightening of the rules
The Cabinet Office, Department for Education and Skills and further education colleges are to work together to reduce the red tape faced by lecturers.
FE colleges should make 'skilling up' employees their top priority
A spelling error in last month's education white paper cost the department just under £23,000.
The top civil servant in the Department for Education and Skills has said too many of his own staff lack basic maths and English skills
Your report on the CBI Employment Trends survey gives prominence to a set of criticisms about further education colleges (Personnel...
An NVQ in coaching could be available within the next year following the completion of national occupational standards for the profession.
David Russell of the Learning and Skills Council found that listening to staff can define your organisation's objectives and ensure they are met
Employer involvement is a top priority on the government's agenda for vocational education. We ask readers whether it will make a difference
