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The last 10 days have been unsettling even for those of us with jobs, homes and savings. For young people from disadvantaged backgrounds without those…
Different #EPA and #EPAO Perspectives Would you love to know more about what end-point assessors and end-point assessment organisations think about the world of end-point…
Are #FE appraisals any use or are they a waste of time, both for the person conducting the appraisal and for the person being appraised?…
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GRIT in the #FE Sector – #COVID19UK During this very difficult time for all educators and our community facing the threat of Coronavirus, I felt…
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I recently had the great privilege of hosting a meeting at the House of Commons with employers, government representatives, MPs and the third sector. Our…
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