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Four people gather around a table in a workshop, discussing mechanical parts and blueprints. Demonstrating the employers' skills 2026 will require, one person holds a part whilst others listen attentively and review documents and a tablet. Tools and equipment are visible in the background.

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What Skills Do Employers Actually Look for in 2026?

Qualifications still matter in the labour market, but employers rarely recruit on qualifications alone. A candidate may have the academic or technical knowledge required for a role and…

A woman arranges colourful brochures about T Levels and BTECs on a noticeboard in a hallway, while several people walk down the corridor in the background, highlighting the diverse options within England’s qualification system.

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BTECs, T Levels and V Levels: How England’s Qualification Landscape Is Changing

England’s post-16 qualification system is entering a period of substantial change. For learners and parents, familiar choices such as A Levels and BTECs are increasingly being discussed alongside…

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What Are V Levels and How Will They Work?

England’s post-16 qualification system is preparing for one of its most significant changes in years. From September 2027, the first students will begin studying new V Levels, creating…

A man sits at a desk with a laptop, notebook, and open books, writing in a notebook as he researches his eligibility to apply for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement. There are shelves with books and plants in the background.

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What Is the Lifelong Learning Entitlement and Who Can Apply?

For many adults, returning to education has traditionally involved more than finding the right course. The financial commitment, the structure of student funding and the difficulty of fitting…