Going public: The implications of college reclassification
Following an extended, formal, review the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reclassified further education colleges and their subsidiaries into the public sector. What may…
Month: November 2022
Appliance of science in Germany inspires Welsh college group
THE appliance of science in Germany inspired a group of learners from Coleg Cambria. Fourteen students from the college’s Yale site in Wrexham visited Berlin…
West London College Student Desharn Fearon is London Boxing Champion
Three times London Boxing Champion, Sports and Fitness Level 3 student Desharn Fearon (18) won the National Association of Boys and Girls Clubs Championships (NABC)…
Education Supports Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022 Published!
Our annual survey of over 3,082 education staff found that in 2022 record numbers of UK teachers and education staff have considered leaving the sector…
UK gig workers face financial exclusion when accessing loans and mortgages
New report finds that 76% of UK gig workers have struggled to gain approval to access financial products such as a loan or mortgage. The…
One in four older teens now has a probable mental health disorder, new research shows
One in four 17-19-year-olds now has a probable mental health disorder – up from one in six last year. The findings are according to the…
College to run free maths courses for adults through new Government scheme
Wiltshire College & University Centre will offer free maths courses to adults who previously failed GCSE maths as part of a new national campaign. Courses…
Barnsley College attends House of Lords T Level celebration
To mark the first T Level students finishing their courses, Barnsley College representatives attended a landmark event at the House of Lords alongside fellow education…
National finals of WorldSkills UK held at local college
Winners of regional heats in WorldSkills UK, a competition for students, competed in national finals held at Barking & Dagenham College in November. In addition…
“Skills Olympics” Gold and Bronze Medals for Leeds College of Building Finalists
Three Leeds College of Building students took medal positions at this year’s largest UK multi-trade competition for construction trainees and apprentices. The SkillBuild UK National…