As part of his ‘AI Reflections’ blog series, our Executive Director – Education Services and Innovation, Liam Sammon, reflects on one of the biggest questions facing education today – whether […]
Read MoreIn post-16 education, we talk a lot about inclusion and belonging. And, with Ofsted’s latest inspection framework (10 November 2025), there has never been more emphasis on personal development, equality, […]
Read MoreFor most of us, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer something on the horizon, it is already part of daily life. Students are using AI tools to research topics, generate […]
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming education at an unprecedented pace, but what does meaningful AI transformation actually look like in practice? We sat down with Liam Sammon, Executive Director for […]
Read MoreWhy Independent Living Skills Matter More Than Ever (and why now is the moment to act) When we talk about “learner readiness”, it’s easy to focus on qualifications, grades, and […]
Read MoreNo Longer Lost in Translation I’ve been working in or with edtech for over 15 years, and I’ve worked with some amazing engineers and coders, but at times I felt […]
Read MoreNAMSS first 1-day event focusing on Tutorials within an Further Education setting On Tuesday 20 January 2026, The Skills Network Is proud to attend and sponsor the NAMSS (National Association […]
Read MoreAI skills are no longer a future ambition; they’re a present-day necessity At recent sector events, including the Association of Colleges Annual Conference and the Employment Related Services Association Conference, […]
Read MoreAcross the UK, skills provision is changing fast. Employers want people who are job-ready now, not in six months, and learners need flexible routes that fit around busy lifestyles. That’s […]
Read MoreAcross the UK, FE providers are entering 2025/26 with the same message echoed at the recent FEPN and AoC Conferences: “We need to grow, but resources are limited”. Providers are […]
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