Over the past few weeks, I’ve been speaking with colleagues across the employability sector—from frontline advisors to programme leads and policy thinkers. There’s a shared sense that the labour market is soften...

After a career spent reading, fixing, and sometimes dreaming about CVs, I’ve learned one thing — most people underestimate the power of evidence. A good story might catch attention, but proof gets you the intervie...

This piece brings together my thoughts since the announcement — not just on the policy itself, but on its wider implications for learners, providers, employers, and regional systems. It’s a perspective shaped by s...