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Last updated June 15, 2026

The agentic shift: why funded learning's future is intelligent, connected, and governed

In this article: Agentic AI is shifting funded learning from reactive support to proactive delivery intelligence. H...

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Last updated June 12, 2026

How flexible delivery can support learner success when it's done and delivered right

In this article: Flexible learning delivery isn't only about meeting employer demand or navigating policy change. W...

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Last updated May 29, 2026

Why training provider systems struggle with flexible learning delivery

In this article: Introducing flexibility into funded skills provision creates new pressure on provider systems. Her...

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Last updated May 11, 2026

Employers want flexibility. Are you ready to deliver differently?

In this article: We explore how growing employer demand for shorter, more flexible training is reshaping provider d...

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Last updated April 23, 2026

Growth & Skills Levy: More flexibility for employers, more complexity for providers?

In this article: We explore the complexity behind the shift of the Growth & Skills Levy and how providers should pr...

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Last updated July 25, 2025

How to gather meaningful learner feedback to improve your provision

In this article: Learn how to collect and utilise learner feedback to enhance curriculum, boost engagement, and mee...

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Last updated March 31, 2025

Bud Mark: Wave goodbye to marking misery!

What if you could save time on marking? Introducing Bud Mark, an AI-powered assessment tool for the apprenticeship ...

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Last updated December 24, 2024

Scale up essentials: Seven steps top training providers take to grow

It’s an exciting time to be scaling up a training company. The last few years have shaken up the industry, providin...

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Last updated November 5, 2024

The Autumn Budget announces £300m in FE funding – but questions remain

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget set out the government’s plans to “fix the foundations of the economy and b...

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Last updated July 8, 2024

Labour wins: What the training industry can expect from the new government

Labour have won a landslide victory in the general election, and now all eyes are on their first moves in governmen...

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