Shorter apprenticeships: boosting opportunity or risking quality?
Responding to government announcements on changes to the apprenticeship system, CEO of Skills Federation, Fiona Aldridge, cautiously welcomes the commitment […]
Skills Federation announces new name to reflect evolving focus
Skills Federation, previously known as the Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards, has announced its new name to better
Investing in success: how apprenticeships can drive a skills revolution
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025, Alison Morris, Director of Policy at Skills Federation, argues that apprenticeships play an integral
A turning point for skills? key opportunities ahead
At the start of 2025 the UK is at a critical juncture, with recent government actions signalling a renewed focus
Response to Curriculum and Assessment Review
Skills Federation has submitted a response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review launched by the government in July 2024. The
Response to Invest 2035: the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy
Skills Federation has submitted a response to the Invest 2035: the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy Green Paper announced by the
Skills England: what’s needed to complete the picture?
In the second reading of the IfATE Bill, Minister Jacqui Smith described the skills system as being in a ‘sorry
Medr Strategic Plan
Skills Federation has submitted comments to the consultation on Medr’s first strategic plan. In our response, we emphasise the importance
Independence of end point assessment in apprenticeships is vital for maintaining quality
In this article for FE Week, Dame Julie Mellor, Chair of the Skills Federation (also known as the Federation for