BSDC students compete in first inter-college SkillsFest competition
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) recently took part in the inaugural SkillsFest inter-college competition, hosted by Chesterfield College. Held during Colleges Week — a…
Month: March 2026
Sector Leaders Warn 16 to 19 Funding Rise Falls Short as Student Numbers Surge
Sector leaders have reacted with disappointment to the Department for Education’s 16 to 19 funding guidance for 2026 to 2027, published yesterday, which confirmed a…
Two-Thirds of UK Job Switchers Leave Their Occupation Entirely, Indeed Analysis Finds
London, UK – 10th March 2026 – New analysis from Indeed reveals that around 2.4% of UK workers change jobs in an average month –…
Young Carpenter Wins Apprentice of the Year
Talvin McClunie built a model staircase, by himself, and now he’s building a career. The 19-year-old carpentry apprentice has been named 16–29 Apprentice of the…
Young people in Cheshire and Warrington to benefit from trailblazing modern work experience connecting them to regional employers
The Cheshire and Warrington Careers Hub is one of 10 areas across England to be awarded funding through the £2.3 million Future Ready Fund, a…
Sunderland expert shares how society needs a new script for men and boys
As the new documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere airs on Netflix, Dr Rebecca Owens, Head of the School of Psychology at the University of…
Can V Levels Improve SEN Attainment
During a recent Ofqual seminar, many Awarding Organisations raised concerns that the timetable for ‘first teach’ of V Levels risked producing an inferior qualification with…
Becoming a Centre for Apprenticeship Assessment Delivery: Guidance for Training Providers
One of the most significant decisions providers face following the Apprenticeship Assessment Reforms is whether to apply for approval as a Centre, taking on responsibility…
Schools, Colleges, and Universities to Receive £40.5 Million Additional Maintenance Funding In Wales
An additional £40.5 million of funding has been allocated this year to support essential capital repairs and maintenance across schools, colleges and universities in Wales.…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns – as employers step up to tackle skills gap and rising youth unemployment
Manufacturing and engineering employers across Leeds are stepping up efforts to tackle the sector’s ongoing skills shortage, as youth unemployment reaches a 10-year high. The…